Interior Design Scholarships

The Educational Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the International Furnishings and Design Association. Its mission is to foster educational and philanthropic activities benefiting individuals and institutions engaged in the education of and for the furnishings and design industry as well as those engaged in activities promoting, developing or enhancing the furnishings and design industries and the practice of these professions.

The scholarships require undergraduate students to be majoring in Interior Design or closely related field (Furniture Design, Collaborative Design.

Scholarships offered:

IFDA Leaders Commemorative Scholarship - $1,500

Open To Currently Enrolled, Full-Time Undergraduate Students, Extra Credit For Volunteer Work/Leadership

Full time student

Completed a minimum of 4 design courses in Interior Design or closely related program

Official transcript required

200-400 word essay explaining your long and short term goals, special interests, volunteer/community service, and what inspired you to pursue a professional career in this field

2-3 different examples of your design work

One letter of recommendation

Answer the question: Describe your leadership activities in both paid and volunteer positions in your community, school, clubs, or organization in the past 5 years.

Part-Time Student Scholarship — $1,500

Open To Currently Enrolled, Part-Time Undergraduate Students

Part-time student

Currently enrolled in at least 2 Interior design courses or closely related program

Official transcript required

200-400 word essay explaining your long and short term goals, special interests, volunteer/community service, and what inspired you to pursue a professional career in this field

2-3 different examples of your design work

Two letters of recommendation

IFDA Student Member Scholarship - $2,000

Open To Currently Enrolled, Full-Time Undergraduate, IFDA Student Members

Full time student

Completed a minimum of 4 design courses in Interior Design or closely related program

Official transcript required

200-400 word essay explaining your long and short term goals, special interests, volunteer/community service, and what inspired you to pursue a professional career in this field

2-3 different examples of your design work

Two letters of recommendation

Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship — $3,000

Open To Currently Enrolled, Full- or Part-Time Undergraduate or Graduate Students

Currently enrolled in major focusing on residential furniture design

Official transcript required

200-400 word essay explaining your long and short term goals, special interests, volunteer/community service, and what inspired you to pursue a professional career in this field

5 different examples of your original furniture designs

One letter of recommendation

Green/Sustainable Design Scholarship — $1,500

Open To Currently Enrolled, Full- or Part-Time Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate focusing on the green/sustainable field

Official transcript required

200-400 word essay explaining your long and short term goals, special interests, volunteer/community service, and what inspired you to pursue a professional career in the green/sustainable design field

Bruce Thompson was a twenty-five year veteran of the lighting industry.
He had a broad background in the profession having worked in theatre,
retail, as a factory representative, and concluding his career in
manufacturing as vice president of sales and marketing. Throughout his
career Bruce emphasized design and innovation. He was also an
accomplished light fixture designer. He established this independent competition to encourage creativity and education in light fixture design and manufacturing.

Design Problem

Your client is opening a new wine bar and restaurant in a major west coast city. They want you to design a signature pendant light fixture for over the bar and a complementary surface mounted fixture for the lounge area.

Competition Rules

Entrants must be full time students, enrolled in an accredited academic degree program in
the United States. Approved programs include architectural engineering programs, architecture
programs, interior design programs, theatre, or industrial design programs. Because of the
high level of competition, it is recommended that entrants be undergraduate seniors or
graduate students.

Only individuals may apply. Group projects are not acceptable.

The fixture must be designed within the past year and while the entrant is a student.

A faculty member at the student's school must sponsor the application. See Tara McCrackin.

Awards

Prizes will be awarded annually:

First Prize: The Thompson Prize is a cash award of $5,000, plus a trophy.

Second Prize: The Award of Distinction is a cash award of $2,500, plus a plaque.

Third Prize: The Award of Merit is a cash award of $1,000, plus a plaque.

Special Citations: A Special Citation is a cash award of $500, plus a plaque.

Sherwin-Williams® STIR® Student Design Contest - Outside Competition

Deadline: April 15, 2015

Sherwin-Williams STIR Student Design Contest — a contest celebrating excellence in residential and commercial design by design students in the U.S. and Canada. The top winner from each category will receive a $2,500 cash prize. Second-place winners will win a $1,000 cash prize, and third-place winners will win a $500 cash prize. The two first-place winners will also have their work featured in the 2015 edition of STIR magazine. All winners will be featured on our Sherwin-Williams for Design Pros Facebook page.

The contest has two categories: residential design and commercial design. You can submit designs for a single room or an entire structure. Examples of commercial projects include (but are not limited to) a retail space, a health care facility, a hotel, a spa or a restaurant.

Contest is open to projects of all kinds, though each entry must use a minimum of three Sherwin-Williams colors (of the student’s choice). Only projects using Sherwin-Williams colors will qualify.

NEWH Chicago Chapter Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 29, 2015

One of the objectives of NEWH is to promote scholarship and education
of and interest in the Hospitality Industry. To that end, each
Chapter is tasked with fundraising to provide scholarships for young
people wishing to enter the Hospitality Industry and related fields.

NEWH chapters award scholarships annually based upon the following criteria:

Must have completed half the requirements for a degree or certification program in which enrolled

Must have real financial need

Must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A.

Must have a career objective in the Hospitality Industry (i.e., Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)

Must be attending an accredited college in Ohio, Illinois, or Michigan

The ASID Foundation, Inc., provides scholarships and awards for undergraduate and graduate students in a number of categories. Here are examples of some that are listed on their website.

Joel Polsky Achievement Award - $5000

The Joel Polsky Academic Achievement Award recognizes an outstanding interior design research project or thesis project conducted by an undergraduate or graduate student. This project or thesis should be related to wellness and design. Research papers or theses should address such topics as educational research, behavioral science, business practice, design process, theory, or other technical subjects. Entries will be judged on quality of content, breadth of material, comprehensive coverage of topic, innovative subject matter, bibliography, and references.

Application Requirements:

Abstract (maximum of 250 words)

Digital copy of thesis, dissertation, or research project

Biographical statement

Headshot

Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduates - $4000

The Legacy Scholarship is open to all students in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study enrolled in at least a three-year accredited program of interior design. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic accomplishment, creative achievement, and personal statement. The jury will evaluate entries on academic record, presentation skills, design and planning competency, and conceptual creativity.

Application Requirements:

Portfolio featuring 8-12 examples of work which demonstrate design solutions that positively
impact occupant’s well-being. These "best of work" examples may be diverse, such as lighting
plan, furniture or cabinetry detail, furniture layout, and perspective rendering.

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship was established in 2006. This program provides financial awards to students who have a passion for and plan on pursuing a career in the visual arts.

The visual arts include architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production and other decorative arts. CBCF will award up to $3,000 each for up to 10 students.

To be eligible for a CBC Spouses Visual Arts scholarship, applicants must:

Be a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university OR a current high school senior preparing to become a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university

Be pursuing a major in the visual arts

Demonstrate talent or potential in your chosen art

Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities

Are you up for this year’s challenge? Design a kitchen
and bath that complement a custom-built home on
a fabulous Gentleman’s Tennessee Estate, and you
could be a winner. It’s a chance for students to show
their stuff, create an award-winning kitchen or bath
design and get a head start on a great career. Winners
to be announced at the NKBA Show in Las Vegas.

Dean and Barbara are building a custom home in the heart of East Tennessee which incorporates a functional
floor plan that will accommodate all of their family’s needs. Their home will be constructed on five acres of land
and is adjacent to an additional 15 acres which has been in the family for generations. Both Dean and Barbara
are excited to continue the legacy and offer their four children the opportunity to be the fourth generation to
enjoy the rich heritage the family land has to offer. This will be the home where they grow old together and
welcome their children’s spouses and grandchildren.

There is a kitchen project and a bath project.

Who Can Enter

Entrants must be NKBA student members and enrolled in a college or university on the date of postmark. Award recipients must also be current NKBA
members.

Except for experiences derived from an internship, entrants must neither have worked in a professional design capacity (including interior design, architecture,
and related fields), nor have been paid for design services rendered.

Projects entered must be completed individually by the student designer. No co-designers are permitted in this competition.

Students may enter the kitchen, bath or both portions of the competition.

International Student Design Competition - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 9, 2015

THE RETAIL DESIGN INSTITUTE invites all students presently enrolled in a recognized college level Architectural,
Interior Design or Environmental Design program to join in the 2015 RETAIL DESIGN INSTITUTE’S International Student
Store Design Competition.

On behalf of the Student Design Competition Committee, we are pleased to announce the 2015 International Student Store Design Competition. We hope the chosen category; “Jewelry Co., Inc.," with North American yearly sales totaling over $1.5 billion annually, will be of interest to you. Many jewelry retailers have been preparing to redesign their current store portfolio, introducing new services, technology, brands and expanding globally into new markets.This year’s project challenge looks to redesign and launch a new mid- to high-end, sustainably conscious and technology savvy prototype.

This year’s project challenge looks to redesign and launch a new mid‐ to high‐end, sustainably conscious and
technology savvy prototype. Our objective is to design, develop a new prototype design in a new location to be
completed in the winter of 2015. The store is anticipated to be 3,000 square feet (300 meter squared) and will either
be ground‐up construction or a retrofit of an existing tenant location. The intent is to align the store environment with
the core customer and the current brand positioning, not to totally re‐image Jewelry Co., Inc., but to improve the
effectiveness of the design in conveying the brand to the guest while correcting operational and merchandising needs
within the store.

Our goal is to award creative thinking, to help your professors teach you a real-world holistic design process, and to introduce students to the exciting and dynamic career of retail design.

Winners of the following cash prizes will be NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JUDGING in May 2015.

Individual Entries:

FIRST PRIZE - $10,000.00 USD

SECOND PRIZE - $ 4,000.00 USD

THIRD PRIZE - $ 2,000.00 USD

The Individual First Prize winner’s school will be awarded $ 500.00 USD

The mission of the SOM Foundation is to identify and nurture emerging talent by sponsoring prestigious
research awards and traveling study grants to students of architecture, design, and urban design.

The SOM Prize and Travel Fellowship are two annual awards that are administered as a single competition. The awards are given to students and recent graduates of Architecture, Design (including interior design, landscape architecture, environmental graphics, or industrial design) and Urban Design.

The SOM Prize is a $50,000 research and travel fellowship that enables one outstanding applicant the opportunity to travel in connection with carrying out in-depth research on a subject of their choosing; to meet with other professionals in the field; and to pursue study outside the realm of established patterns.

A second award, the $20,000 SOM Travel Fellowship, offers an applicant the opportunity to expand their professional education beyond the classroom through the observation of buildings, design, culture and history that can only be achieved through travel.

A group composed of a multi-disciplinary, independent jury of prominent professionals and the SOM Foundation Director selects the two (2) winners.

Each applicant makes one submission consisting of a Portfolio, a Research Proposal and a Travel Itinerary. Applicants will be considered for either award.

Eligibility

Candidates must have graduated or be graduating between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015
with a bachelor’s, master’s degree or a PhD from an accredited U.S. school of architecture,
urban design or design.

Attendance at a U.S. school and graduation are a must.

U.S. Citizenship is not required.

Candidates should be academically accomplished, demonstrate the highest design
aspirations, and intend to enter the professional practice of architecture, design or urban
design.

The "Intent to Apply" application is due by Monday, April 20, 2015 with total submissions due by Monday, July 20, 2015 at 5 pm.

NEWH Clifford R Tuttle Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: September 15, 2015

NEWH, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the Hospitality Industry. It is our goal to further our industry through education. To that end, NEWH Inc. is offering The Clifford R. Tuttle Scholarship Award to a student pursuing a career affiliated with the Hospitality Industry in Interior Design.

The scholarship winner will be presented at the Platinum Circle Awards on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015 at the Conrad Hotel in New York City. The scholarship recipient is required to attend the award presentation and travel and lodging provided by NEWH, Inc.

Requirements:

Must be a currently enrolled student attending an accredited college

Must have completed half the requirements for a degree or certification program in which currently enrolled

Must show financial need and have eligible outstanding debt for tuition, books or supplies at time of scholarship award in November 2015

Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality Industry in Interior Design.

General Scholarships

Avatar Challenge - Outside Scholarship

The Avatar Challenge is designed to cultivate the Next Generation of Digital Artists and provide student-created content for the Avatar feature of Sprint’s Visual Voicemail service.

Full-time students in the United States, grades 9 or higher, at least 13 years of age, and meeting all other requirements as described in the Contest Rules, are eligible to submit an animated Avatar character for this Contest.

Student characters will be judged by a panel from Smith Micro and our Sponsors based on artistic merit, creativity, originality, animation skills and adherence to the Character Design Guidelines. All characters submitted to the Contest must meet the Avatar Requirements described in the Contest Rules to be eligible to win.

Art must be on paper or canvas. Water color, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic,
pen-and-ink, or oil may be used. Digital art is not accepted. The art should be no smaller than 8" x 10" but no larger than 18" x 24", not including mat. Do not frame!

Each entry will be judged on the originality of concept, presentation, and patriotism expressed;
the content of how it relates to patriotism and clarity of ideas; the design technique; total impact
of work; and uniqueness.

Students must be in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12.

Students must attend school in the same state as the sponsoring Ladies Auxiliary. Home-schooled students are eligible; foreign-exchange students are not.

Entry must have been done during the current school year—note that you must have your
teacher’s signature.

Each student may submit only one entry.

Awards

$10,000 first place, (also includes a plaque and airfare plus two nights' lodging to attend the Ladies Auxiliary National Convention).

Brighton Art Guild - Outside Scholarship

The Brighton Art Guild is proud to support art among students by awarding two scholarships every Spring.

High School Visual Arts Scholarship

Must be between the ages of 17 and 25

Must be a Livingston county high school senior

Must be a full-time Livingston County resident

Must be attending a Michigan college/university in the fall of 2015

Must demonstrate superior and consistent skill in your medium(s)

Submit application with your artist goal statement of at least 50 words. You should address why you make your art, how you make it, what it is made of, what your art means to you, and what your visual art goals are for the next year

Must include 3-5 artwork samples on a DVD

Norma Gray College Scholarship for the Visual Arts

Must be a full-time Michigan resident (county of residence does not matter)

Must be between the ages of 17 and 25; can be either an undergraduate or graduate student

Must be attending a Michigan college/university in the fall of 2015

Must demonstrate superior and consistent skill in your medium(s)

Submit application with your artist goal statement of at least 50 words. You should address why you make your art, how you make it, what it is made of, what your art means to you, and what your visual art goals are for the next year

The AHEPA Educational Foundation (AEF) offers scholarship programs, which were established to promote, encourage, induce and
advance education at the college, university and graduate school level.
Scholarship awards may range up to $2,000.00, and are payable to the student. The AEF is committed to
rewarding academic excellence and assisting needy students of Greek descent.

Criteria:

Applicant must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must be an active member of the AHEPA Family (additional points are awarded to members); or the son or daughter of a member, in good standing, of AHEPA, the Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles or the Maids of Athena.

Applicant must be of Greek descent.

Applicant must be a high school graduate or a high school senior, or a current undergraduate or graduate college student currently attending an accredited college or university and will continue to attend, full time, during the 2015/2016 academic year.

Kalamazoo Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2015

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation believes the community members who will have the most impact on our community in the future are you, our young people. And we believe that each and every one of you must have an equal chance to take advantage of the opportunities available to you.

This is why we have a scholarship program that each year helps hundreds of students who live or go to school in Kalamazoo and Van Buren Counties go to college or a trade or technical school after high school. We have listed only those that are art related, however, we strongly encourage you to check out the website and see if there are any general or high school specific scholarships for which you can apply.

Brady and Patrick Gallagher Memorial Scholarship

Graduating Loy Norrix High school senior

Plan to enroll full time in a two- or four-year college or university

Must demonstrate ability and interest in the area of creative arts (band, orchestra, choral, drama, fine arts or creative writing) as evidenced by participation in school and community activities

Must demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Ann N. MacGregor Scholarship

Graduating high school senior or graduate who is a Kalamazoo County resident or is graduating or graduated from a Kalamazoo County high school

Planning to enroll or currently enrolled full time in a degree-granting college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student in a visual arts program.

Current undergraduate or graduate students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA.

Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need according to the FAFSA.

Melissa Wroblewski Scholarship

Kalamazoo Central High School or Loy Norrix High School senior who has taken art classes at Kalamazoo Central and/or Loy Norrix

Plans to pursue a two- or four-year degree in the visual arts as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.

Demonstrated academic achievement and ability/accomplishment in the visual arts.

Financial need may be a consideration in the final step of the selection process but it is not a requirement for consideration.

West Michigan Minorities in Architecture/Engineering Consortium Grant

Minority and/or female student

Enrolled or accepted into an undergrad/post-secondary or Masters degree program in architecture, engineering or other fields supporting the industry

The National Children’s Cancer Society - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2015

The mission of The National Children's Cancer Society is to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and their families worldwide. We serve as a financial, emotional and educational resource for those in need at every stage of illness and recovery. In the United States, we ease the financial burdens that accompany major illness, give crucial support and address the challenges of survivorship. Abroad, we provide lifesaving pharmaceutical drugs and medical supplies to facilities that treat children with cancer.

The Beyond the Cure Scholarship Program awards college scholarships to childhood cancer survivors who have demonstrated the ability to overcome the difficult challenges of cancer with determination and motivation.

Applicants must be:

A childhood cancer survivor under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the
age of 18 with cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor

A citizen of the United States living within the country and attending school
in the U.S.

National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2015

The National Hook-Up of Black Women (NHBW), Inc. was conceived by fourteen spirited women who recognized a need to establish a communication network between women’s organizations and individuals to support the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative efforts and to provide a national forum to articulate the needs and concerns of Black women and families.

Arnita Boswell Scholarship

Be an African-American freshman, sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in an accredited college or university.

Have accumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better from your previous or present institution

Be involved in school and community activities

Must submit 2 letters of recommendation.

Demonstrate a mastery of written communication skills in a 300 to 500 word essay. ESSAY TOPIC: Having experienced a moment of epiphany, as if your eyes were
opened to a need within the community in which you were raised, born or
exposed? Describe this moment and your perception about it.

Dr. Wynetta A. Frazier "Sister to Sister" Scholarship

Be an African-American women of at least 25 years of age or older

Be in pursuit of post-secondary education, whose education was interrupted by family responsibilities or other personal demands.

Must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree.

Must submit 2 letters of recommendation.

Demonstrate a mastery of written communication skills in a 300 to 500 word essay. ESSAY TOPIC: Having experienced a moment of epiphany, as if your eyes were opened to a need
within a community in which you were raised, born or exposed! Describe this moment and
your perception about it.

Lapeer County Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2015

The Lapeer County Community Foundation is dedicated to attracting and managing permanently endowed funds serving a wide range of charitable purposes in order to strengthen the quality of life in Lapeer County. As part of the Foundation's focus on education, we maintain a growing scholarship program.

They offer a variety of Scholarship Funds for residents of Lapeer county. We strongly encourage you to check out the website and see if there are any scholarships for which you can apply.

Foster Care to Success Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2015

“Any child who has lost the love and support of his or her parents through death, abandonment, abuse or neglect is an orphan.” –Joseph Rivers, founder of FCS.

Foster Care to Success helps former foster children become successful adults. In most states, foster children leave the social services system when they turn 18. In the eyes of the court they’re adults, but few 18 year olds are emotionally, mentally or financially able to support themselves. Without someone to guide them, too many end up homeless, unemployed, incarcerated or pregnant. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Foster Care to Success scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit and need, and funding levels are determined based on cost of attendance and availability of other resources. Awards range from $1,500 to $6,000 per academic year, and are renewable for up to five years if a student remains eligible.

Applicants must:

have been in public or private foster care for a minimum of 12 consecutive months at the time of their 18th birthday; OR have been adopted or placed into legal guardianship from foster care after their 16th birthday; OR they must have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of their 18th birthday.

have been accepted into or expect to be accepted into an accredited, Pell-eligible college or other post-secondary school.

be under the age of 25 on March 31 of the year in which they apply if they have not previously received scholarship funding from FC2S.

have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required.

Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2015

There are many scholarships for students from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties. We strongly encourage you to check out the website and see if there are any general or high school specific scholarships for which you can apply.

Les Cheneaux Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2015

There are many scholarships for students from the Les Cheneaux community. We have listed only those that are art related, however, we strongly encourage you to check out the website and see if there are any general or high school specific scholarships for which you can apply.

Les Cheneaux Arts Council Designated Fund - Endowed

The purpose of the fund is to provide annual support for arts programs, classes, or scholarships for students in the Les Cheneaux community.

Arts Council of Les Cheneaux Fund - Unendowed

To provide support to art programs, classes, or scholarships for students in the Les Cheneaux community.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: April 1, 2015

Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships annually primarily to Kent County students (some scholarships are available for the surrounding counties of Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa, Montcalm, or Muskegon) bound for or in college, or those pursuing a technical career. Scholarships are available to high school students, current undergraduate students, and current graduate students.

We have listed only those that are art related, however, we strongly encourage you to check out the website and see if there are any general or high school specific scholarships for which you can apply.

Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship:

Students of color (African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander) attending a non-profit public or private college/university majoring in Fine Arts including all visual and performing art forms. Must have financial need, be a Kent County resident, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Mathilda & Carolyn Gallmeyer Scholarship:

Student is a Kent County resident (5 year minimum) pursuing undergraduate studies in painting/fine arts. Must demonstrate artistic talent, have financial need and a minimum 2.75 GPA.

Paul Collins Scholarship:

Student is an undergraduate level student studying Fine or Applied Arts at Aquinas, Calvin, GVSU, GRCC or Kendall. Must be a resident of Kent County, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, have financial need, and demonstrate artistic talent.

Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship - Outside Scholarship for team members and their children

Deadline: April 1, 2015

Student is a team member or a child of a team member who has been employed for a least one year at the time of the application deadline. Team members may be full- or part-time attending college full- or part time as an undergraduate level student with financial need. Children of team members must be full-time undergraduate level student with financial need.

Four County Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: April 1, 2015

Connecting Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St Clair Counties

The communities and schools eligible for scholarships are: Almont, Armada, Capac, Dryden, Imlay City, Oxford, and Romeo. There are opportunities for both high school seniors as well as students who are currently attending college.

We strongly encourage you to check out the website and see if there are any general or high school specific scholarships for which you can apply.

Battle Creek Community Foundation - Multiple Outside Scholarships

Deadline: April 1, 2015

With the collaboration and coordination of many community organizations, the Battle Creek Community Foundation and the Battle Creek College Access Network is leading the way in aligning resources throughout our community to make postsecondary education and training available to all Battle Creek area residents.

There are many scholarships for students from the Calhoun County region. We have listed only those that are art related, however, we strongly encourage you to check out the website and see if there are any general or high school specific scholarships for which you can apply.

Andert Family Scholarship

The late Norman J. Andert, a music educator, and Irene E. Andert, a retired healthcare professional, inspired subsequent generations of the Andert family to pursue careers in music, education, healthcare and public service. In their memory and honor, the Andert Family Scholarship provides assistance to students pursuing careers in the fine and healing arts for the betterment of human kind.

Applicants must be graduating seniors at Lakeview High School

Must be accepted by a four-year college or university of his/her choice to study the fine arts (e.g., music, performing arts, arts education, theatre, visual arts, film, etc.) or a healthcare field (e.g., medicine, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medical technology, etc.).

Students must demonstrate good character, citizenship and leadership.

Minges Family Scholarship

Frances Minges Delmerico Issac implemented this scholarship in recognition of the 150+ years the family has resided and was active in the Lakeview area.

Applicants must be current residents of Lakeview School District graduating from Lakeview High School

Be attending an accredited four-year college or university or a two-year community college.

Demonstrate a potential for success.

Financial need

Preference may be given to students intending to study music, art, or agriculture.

This scholarship is for families of police officers wounded in the line of duty.

Working closely with law enforcement personnel for years, the BrickHouse Security team has come to understand and appreciate not only the value of service, but also how the personal sacrifice of men and women in uniform affects their entire family. When a person goes into harm's way to protect others, they do so at great risk to themselves and their own family.

Eligibility:

Must be the individual, spouse or dependents of a former or currently employed uniformed peace officer in the United States who was wounded, disabled or suffered serious injury in the line of duty.

High School Graduate or Current College Student

Minimum 3.0 Cumulative High School GPA

Complete a 250-500 word essay on the following topic:
"Describe how your service and injury have impacted your outlook on higher education."

Japanese American Citizens League - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2015

The JACL has been helping students achieve their educational dreams with the National Scholarship and Awards Program since 1946. The program currently offers over 30 awards, with an annual total of over $70,000 in scholarships to qualified students nationwide.

The National Scholarship and Awards Program offer scholarships to students at the entering freshman, undergraduate, graduate, law, financial need and creative & performing arts. All scholarships are one-time awards.

Eligibility:

Every applicant must be an active National JACL member. JACL Membership is open to everyone of any ethnic background. All who meet eligibility criteria are welcomed and encouraged to apply. You may join/renew online.

Applicants must be planning to attend full time at a college, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning within the United States at the undergraduate or graduate school level in the fall of 2015.

Project Yellow Light - Outside Scholarship

Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition designed to bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission: encourage your peers to develop and embrace safe driving habits.

For both the high school and college contests, the first-place winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Second-place finisher will receive $2,000. Third-place finisher will receive $1,000.

Here’s what we’re looking for. A video designed to motivate, persuade and encourage your peers to not drive distracted. You have a unique opportunity to play a key role in spreading this important message. You can speak to your peers on this subject in a way that adults cannot. The more lives you can impact, the more lives you can save.

You have creative license – we want to see your personal expression come through in your video. You can video yourself, a group of people, make a cartoon, do a music video. Just keep it to 25 or 55 seconds or less and make sure it’s in good taste.

In addition to a scholarship, the winning video will be turned into an Ad Council PSA and will be distributed nationally to 1,600 TV stations.

Siemens Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2015

This scholarship program is administered by Siemens Foundation for the children of employees of participating Siemens divisions. The annual competition is conducted through the National Merit Scholarship Program by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), an independent, not-for-profit organization.

Employees whose children are currently in their junior year should apply for this scholarship program. Siemens Merit Scholarships will be awarded in the spring of the students senior year. Children of employees who will complete high school and enroll full time in college in 2016 must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall of 2014, on the date their school chooses for the administration.

To participate in the program, students must take the qualifying test, the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) during the proper high school year. In general, students who spend the usual four years in grades 9 through 12 must take the PSAT/NMSQT when they are in their third year (grade 11/junior year). A participant also must be a citizen of the United States; or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. The Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT explains these and other requirements for the competition, gives detailed information about the test (including sample questions and a complete practice test), and describes the scholarship programs NMSC administers.

Mary Free Bed Guild Disability Scholarhip - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2015

The Mary Free Bed Guild, established in 1891, is a non-profit organization that owns Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. In 2013, the Mary Free Bed Guild created the Disability Scholarship Program intended for individuals with similar challenges as those treated by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital on a regular basis.

Eligibility Criteria

Must possess a diagnosed physical disability related to a brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, limb difference or overcoming any other serious acquired or congenital neurological condition treatable through rehabilitation

Must be able to competitively apply oneself in the desired field of study, potentially with reasonable accommodations

Student currently enrolled in, or accepted into an accredited college or university as at least a half-time status. (Half time as determined by your school.)

Demonstrates a commitment to serving diverse populations

Demonstrates leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other volunteer activities

Must be a permanent resident in one of the following counties: Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun

Cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (overall and in the chosen area of study)

Eric Verhaar Memorial Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2015

Our son, brother, friend, mentor, and community activist passed as he was entering an exciting time in his life,
at age 22.
Eric was an Eagle Scout, a recent graduate of Western Michigan University with a Degree in Aviation
Mechanics and was entering the Marine Corp to become a pilot.

Eric was one of those individuals that made friends where ever he went. Eric will be remembered for his
kindness, his love of the Boy Scouts, his mentoring younger Scouts and for being a free spirit. Eric inspired
everyone to realize that life needs to be lived and we need to balance work to make room for the things and
people we love.
Eric touched many lives and his family wants to continue his legacy by providing assistance to deserving West
Michigan students.

Scholarship Criteria

Student must be a Junior or Senior in college from West Michigan attending a Community College, 4
Year College or University or Trade School within Michigan

Student must be from one of the following Michigan Counties (Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, and Van Buren
Counties)

Applications will be accepted from students entering into their Junior or Senior college Year

Financial need will not be a factor in the applications process.

A minimum student GPA of 2.0 is required.

Applications will be judged on work experience, community service, leadership/extracurricular activities,
short essays, and essay.

Second Marine Division Association - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2015

Since its inception in 1949 by Lt. Gen. Julian C. Smith, the Second Marine Division Association (SMDA) has grown steadily with thousands of members. The Camp Lejeune-based organization includes officers and enlisted men and women who are proud of their service. Our members continue their friendships with old and new comrades, and they perpetuate the spirit and traditions of the Marine Corps.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be an unmarried, dependent son or daughter or grandchild of an association member who served in the 2nd Marine Division or a unit attached to one of its subordinate commands such as hospital corpsmen, aviation, logistics, and other attached units.

At the time of application, the student must be a senior in high school, a high school graduate, or currently enrolled as a full time student in an accredited college, vocational school or technical school.

The applicant’s family income, i.e., adjusted gross income, should not exceed $70,000.00 for the taxable year preceding the school year for which assistance is requested.

Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: April 1, 2015

There are many scholarships for students from Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Iosco, Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Cheboygan counties as well as Mackinaw City. We have listed only those that are art related, however, we strongly encourage you to check out the website and see if there are any general or high school specific scholarships for which you can apply.

Michael S. Crick Scholarship

Student is a graduating senior of Alcona High School with a GPA of 2.50 or higher. Area of study must be fine arts, including graphic arts, design, and dance. For study at any school.

United Communities of Presque Isle County

Student is attending, or is a graduate of, a Presque Isle County school. The area of study is the Arts. GPA must be 2.80 or higher. For undergraduate study at any school.

William C. and Ida A. Farrow Music and Art Scholarship

Student is a graduating senior of Alcona High School, or a previous recipient of this award, and studying music or art. GPA must be 2.80 or higher. For study at any school. Preference may be given to students studying music.

Michael Wentworth Scholarship Fund

This scholarship provides a very unique and significant opportunity for Iosco County residents looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in the fields of visual arts, drawing, painting, architecture or art history.

You are a resident of Iosco County.

You will be attending an accredited institution to major in architecture, visual arts (including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture and design), and/or art history.

Buckfire & Buckfire P.C Disability Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2015

The Michigan personal injury lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are pleased to announce its first annual 2014 Disability Scholarship intended for a student with a disability.

The Disability Scholarship is $1,000.00 and will be awarded to a student who is currently attending an accredited college or university. The scholarship is open to students with any type of disability, including but not limited to physical disabilities, medical conditions, mental and psychiatric conditions, speech and language, learning disabilities, behavioral conditions, and all other conditions. We encourage all students to apply even if they are unsure if their specific disability qualifies for the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY

Recipient is a U.S. citizen enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States.

Has a disability diagnosis from any person qualified to make a diagnosis

Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited college or university.

REQUIREMENTS

A completed Scholarship Application Form.

One-page typed essay describing how you overcame a personal challenge or adversity in your life and what you learned from the experience.

A certified copy of accredited college or university transcript including your most recent semester.

Diagnosis Documentation of disability from a person qualified to make a diagnosis

Marshall Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: April 1, 2015

There are many scholarships for students from the Marshall community. We have listed only those that are art related, however, we strongly encourage you to check out the website and see if there are any general or high school specific scholarships for which you can apply.

Ron Glant Memorial Art Scholarship

A scholarship to be awarded to a Marshall High School
graduating senior in ODD number years, and a Coldwater High School graduating senior in
EVEN number years. Qualifying applicants must plan to continue studies in visual arts at a four
year college, community college or trade school. GPA is not a qualifying factor. Deadline March 1

Ann and Anthony Lapietra Scholarship

Scholarship(s) to be awarded to graduating seniors or previous graduates from the Marshall Area, or previous
Ann and Anthony LaPietra Scholarship recipients. Qualifying applicants are those pursuing majors/careers in
community service and/or the arts, or who show signs of continuing these activities in the future in their essays.
Recipients are chosen based on their current community activism and creative endeavors, such as, but not
limited to, music, dance, theater and art. Applicant’s future plans, including plan of study and intended careers,
will also be a consideration. Conventional academic success is important but not a deciding factor.

Joyce L. Franke Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship(s) to be awarded to Marshall High School
graduating seniors, former graduates, or previous Joyce L. Franke Memorial Scholarship
recipients who will be attending a 4-year institution and major in Fine Arts, Performing Arts,
Theater or Architecture. Qualifying applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. A portfolio of arwork must be submitted.

Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2015

The Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship Program is an annual competitive educational scholarship sponsored by the Foundation. This scholarship was created in honor of Beth Carew. Beth was an energetic, bright, loving, and caring woman. She was a person with determination and spunk. She was deeply concerned about her family and her community. She was one of the few women to be diagnosed with hemophilia A. Beth Carew died in 1994 of complications associated with hemophilia.

Eligibility:

Any undergraduate student with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or a related inherited bleeding disorder is eligible to apply.

Applicants must be diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder. Students who do not have an inherited bleeding disorder but whose parent(s) or sibling(s) have an inherited bleeding disorder are not eligible to apply, even though they are affected by an inherited bleeding disorder.

Applicants must have volunteered time and energy to directly benefit the bleeding disorders community. While general volunteerism is undeniably valuable and should be noted, applicants must document volunteer activities specifically within the bleeding disorders community in order to be considered for this scholarship. Regardless of any legitimate barriers to one’s ability to accomplish volunteerism within the bleeding disorders community, applicants should not apply if they cannot fulfill this requirement.

Applicants must be entering or attending an accredited 2 year or 4 year undergraduate institution in the United States. High school seniors, undergraduate freshmen, undergraduate sophomores, and undergraduate juniors may apply. Students who are pursuing or resuming an undergraduate degree later in adulthood may apply even if there was a gap in their academic career.

Applicants who are past recipients of the Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship may reapply throughout their undergraduate career.

AFSA Scholarship Program - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2015

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program

Automatic fire sprinklers save lives and property. We cannot say it enough. We all know what happens when sprinklers aren't present – a building catches on fire and we wait for the fire department to put it out. But what happens when fire sprinklers are present? That's what we want you to find out and that's what these contests are all about.

20143-2015 High School Seniors may enter this contest for the opportunity to win 1 of 10 $2,000 Scholarships. All you need to do is read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" and take a 10 question multiple choice test. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of ten $2,000 scholarships.

The Millie Brother Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to hearing children of deaf adults to help them pursue their education. The scholarship can be used for undergraduate or graduate study. On average two $3000 scholarships are offered annually. These are one-time scholarships, but you may apply for as many years as you are in school. First-time winners will receive preference. Applicants may compete for both scholarships, but a separate essay is required for each submission.

Applicants must be the hearing son or daughter of Deaf parents.

A 2-page essay is required:

Describe how your experience with Deaf parents has shaped your life and your goals.

Include a description of your future career aspirations.

Essays will be judged for organization, content, and creativity. We encourage you to ask someone else to proofread your essay before you submit it.

One critical component of the ATHENA Award Celebration is the awarding of scholarships to women over the age of 30 who are pursuing higher education. Did you know that the Chamber has awarded more than $50,000 to help deserving women over the age of 30 complete a college degree in the Grand Rapids area?

ATHENA Scholarships are unique in that recipients can use the money for whatever helps them achieve their degree, from tuition fees to childcare or transportation expenses—building a brighter future for career, family, and personal goals.

The scholarship applicant
must:

Be a female working to complete her
education

Be at least 30 years or older

Plan to continue her education in a
Grand Rapids area accredited 4-year, 2-year, technical or
vocational program, or graduate program, which
should demonstrate a commitment to a professional,
business or entrepreneurial career

Have a record of academic performance, completed
at least one term or semester with a cumulative GPA
of 2.5 or higher, balanced with volunteer experiences,
outside interests, and experiences

Have a financial need, and filed a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA (available at
www.FAFSA.gov).

Dollar for Scholars Scholarship- Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 6, 2015

The Dollars for Scholars Scholarship is a competitive based scholarship available for high school seniors bound for college or vocational schools who are members or are related to a member of Option 1 Credit Union with membership affiliation for at least 1 year prior to application. All applicants must be high school seniors and plan to enter a college, university or trade school in the next academic year

To enter, simply write an essay that explains the full meaning of the chosen topic:

Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability in your school, work, or community.

The LAHC Scholarship Foundation Program - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 6, 2015

The LAHC is proud and privileged to be recognized as a leading advocate of higher education and to have the distinction of being the largest scholarship assistance program in the area. Over the past twenty seven years, the Arab American Scholarship Foundation Program has awarded over 1,200 students of high academic distinction over $1.3 million dollars in scholarships.

Being aware of the importance and necessity of higher education, and the hardships and obstacles students are facing due to exorbitant tuition levels, the LAHC has established the AASF to encourage and help these young achievers to pursue their academic dreams. The mission of this program is to provide scholarships to deserving and underprivileged students who possess the skills and desire to seek higher education; including high school graduates, college undergraduates and graduate students.

Eligibility:

have at least a 3.5 GPA

senior high school, current undergraduate and graduate students may apply

do not have to be of Arab descent; open to all students

must be a US citizen or permanent resident and reside in the state of Michigan

financial need is highly considered

scholarship recipients are expected to attend the following two mandatory meetings in Dearborn, MI. One is on April 30, 2015 at 6 pm and the other is on May 8, 2015.

must submit a 500 word essay: We live today in a diverse society comprised of people from different ethnic backgrounds, creeds and countries of origin. Describe how important it is to embrace diversity while maintaining a sense of pride in your ancestral heritage.

NPG Scholarship Contest - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 11, 2015

Negative Population Growth (NPG) is a national membership organization founded in 1972 to educate the American public and political leaders about the detrimental effects of overpopulation on our environment, resources and quality of life. NPG advocates a smaller and truly sustainable United States population accomplished through smaller families and lower, more traditional immigration levels.

Photo Scholarship Contest

On January 1, 2015, the U.S. population reached 320,090,857 people.
We’re projected to add another 80 million by mid-century.

Submit your original photo that shows how population growth is negatively impacting your community. With your photo, include your own 40-50 word description of why we need U.S. policies that work to slow, halt, and eventually reverse population growth.

Eligibility requirements:

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.

Applicant must be a senior in high school or a college freshman, sophomore or junior in an undergraduate program.

Applicant must be attending a school within the United States, or operated overseas by the U.S. government.

Photograph(s) must be the original work of applicant. Photograph(s) must be submitted in JPG or PDF file format, file size of 1MB to 2MB, and preferably in high resolution (250 to 300 dpi if possible). Note: for each photo submitted, a unique 40-50 word description is required.

There is also an additional essay scholarship available on this website as well. You may write a 500-750 word essay on this topic. Should the United States’ government pursue population policies to protect our quality of life for future generations?

Young Native Writers Essay Contest - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2015

The 2015 Young Native Writers Essay Contest is open to Native American high school students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 only. All students participating in the Young Native Writers Essay Contest should have a significant and current relationship with a Native American community (i.e., an American Indian tribe, an Alaska Native community or a Native Hawaiian community).

High school students responding to this year's writing contest should write an essay of no more than 1,200 words that addresses the following prompt:

Images of Native America

Write an essay about one or more of the cultural images, symbols, or art forms that have been historically utilized by your community (American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian) to communicate a particular message or value or serve a specific purpose. The essay should:

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2015

The American Legion wants to ensure higher education is a possibility for children whose parents have been killed while serving our country. It is a civic duty to provide them with equal opportunity. The Legion offers its support through the Legacy Scholarship Fund.

There has been a significant shortfall in government money allotted to children with parents lost in war. The government gives these children a college education stipend worth slightly more than $37,000. Taking into account living expenses, textbooks and rising tuitions, this benefit covers only a little more than half of college costs in the most affordable situation. And the price tag of higher learning will only continue to rise. The most conservative estimates predict a 5-percent annual increase, meaning that in 16 years the most affordable college education will be $132,800. Obviously, military compensation will not keep up.

Eligibility

Child/children or legally adopted child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and die on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.

Applicant must be a high school senior or high school graduate.

Scholarship is for undergraduate study at an accredited institution of higher education within the United States.

Interior Deluxe Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2015

Education is important, and having a college degree can make a huge difference to your future. Financing a college education, however, can be difficult.

Interior-Deluxe.com, known for his vast collection of luxury lighting and modern light fixtures, believes in giving our youth a chance, that's why we're offering need-based college scholarship of $1,500. Applying for the scholarship is easy. All you have to do is answer four questions that are open-ended yet thought-provoking.

Our scholarship is open to students of all majors in all countries who are 16 years of age or older. All are encouraged to apply for our scholarship - including high school students, undergraduate students, master degree students, and adult learners.

Tuscola County Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: April 15, 2015

There are many scholarships for students from Tuscola county. We have listed only those that are art related, however, we strongly encourage you to check out the website and see if there are any general or high school specific scholarships for which you can apply.

Ashman Family Scholarship Fund – (Caro H.S.)

Established in 2004, to provide scholarships to Caro High School students who will be pursuing degrees in education or fine arts.

Seabee Memorial Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2015

Since 1972, through the generosity of its supporters, SMSA has provided approximately 2,500 scholarships to children and grandchildren of Seabees and CEC Officers seeking a college education. Over the years, SMSA has increased the value of the majority of each scholarship from $600 to $3,000, and the number of students with SMSA scholarships in any year has grown from 6 to over 70. The SMSA desires to double the scholarship award amount in order to keep up with the rising costs of a college education, and to increase the number of students receiving scholarships.

Children and grandchildren of Seabees qualify for an SMSA scholarship. Great-grandchildren do not qualify. Seabees are enlisted personnel with a Seabee rating; CEC Officers; or others who have served, or are serving, in a Naval Construction Force (Seabee) unit. Seabees can be active, reserve, retired, deceased or honorably discharged.

The applicant must currently be a senior in high school or a high school graduate (the applicant may already be in college). Scholarships are awarded for two or four-year college degree programs; they are not granted for graduate study. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, scholastic record, citizenship and leadership.

The mission of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. (EAF) is to promote lifelong learning. This mission has been carried out by our leadership since 1980. Education can transform societies and renew hope within our communities throughout the world. EAF has worked diligently to fill the void in funding for education.

Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

To be eligible for this one-year one-time only scholarship, the applicant must:

Be a full-time, sophomore or beyond;

Be currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution;

Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 ("B" average);

Demonstrate community service and involvement.

Undergraduate Financial Need Scholarship

To be eligible for this one-year one-time only scholarship, the applicant must:

Polish National Alliance - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2015

The Polish National Alliance is pleased to make available scholarship applications to qualified members who are enrolled as full-time sophomore college and university students or above, and who will continue their undergraduate studies in the fall semester.

Eligibility requirements:

Only college sophomores, juniors or seniors are eligible to apply for scholarships.

To be eligible to participate in the Scholarship Program the applicant must be a beneficial premium paying member in good standing of the PNA for at least three (3) years, or the applicant must be an insured premium paying member in good standing with PNA for at least two years, providing one parent has been an insured member for at least five years.

The application must include the following:

A completed application signed by the applicant and parent.

Most recent official college or university transcript. Copies and grade reports will not be accepted (if not available with application, then one must be received by April 15th). A computer printout will not be accepted. Without an official transcript the application is incomplete and therefore, will be disqualified.

Recent Photo (wallet size please)

In determining the recipients, the Scholarship Committee will take into consideration the applicant’s academic record, educational goals, involvement in fraternal and youth programs, - Church, community or college activities as well as family PNA membership. The evaluation will be on a Cumulative Point System. A GPA below 3.0 will not qualify.

A PNA Scholarship recipient must be a beneficial member at the time any award is paid. In addition, a recipient must be a member for a minimum of 5 years after the last award is received. If membership is not retained all awards received must be repaid.

ChairScholars Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2015

Available to students in every state in the continental U.S., the ChairScholars National Scholarship Program provides eligible high school seniors and college undergrads up to $20,000 for tuition to attend the college or university of their choice.

To qualify for a National Scholarship:

Must have a serious physical challenge and may or may not use a wheelchair for mobility. The physical challenge must be significant and affect activities of daily living. No minor disability will be considered.

Must have verifiable unmet financial need.

Must have at least a B average.

Must be a high school senior or college undergrad. We do not fund graduate studies.

Must show some form of significant community service or social contribution in the past.

You need to include:

A good quality recent photograph, full body shot as opposed to head shot.

A 300 500 word essay outlining : How you became physically challenged, how your situation has affected you and your family, and your goals and aspirations for the future.

Three letters of recommendation.

Include your Parent's or Guardian's Federal income tax return from last year. If you are on SSI or some other form of aid you must inform us. If your parents are divorced, please send both tax returns.

Send your High School transcripts, including your SAT and ACT scores and any honors or achievements you have earned.

Joe Foss Institute - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2015

Anyone who knew Joe Foss, or is familiar with his life knows that Joe believed in service to others and his country. His words: “I’m proud to be an American. I’m humbled to have been able to serve this great country and fight for its matchless Constitution;” reflect the values by which he lived.

The Joe Foss Institute has developed video and essay scholarship contests that ask students to take time to consider what the Founding documents mean, as well as the sacrifices made by those brave Americans defending our freedoms. In each contest, we invite high school students to submit an entry based upon a selected theme.

Video Scholarship Contest Deadline = April 15,2015

Using the theme – Keepers of the Constitution: Service and Freedom, you should create a video, no more than three minutes in length, that inspires viewers and reminds them why our freedoms, our Constitution, and our Bill of Rights are worth defending; the price for protecting our freedoms; and our responsibilities as engaged citizens. Create a story. Interview a hero. Share how you, or someone you know, have been motived to make a difference and serve your community. Help others learn why our Founding Documents matter to all Americans and to you personally. As George Washington has stated – “The Constitution…its only keepers, the people.”

The Contest is open only to the following entrants:

all individuals, of junior or senior high school standing at the time
of entry,

who are currently enrolled in, or graduated within the previous twelve (12) months from, any public, private,
alternative, parochial, or home-study high school-level educational program or institution designed to conclude with the
awarding of a degree or diploma, and

who are U.S. citizens or the legal residents of, and physically located within,
any of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia.

The Hayes C Kirby Essay Scholarship Contest
Deadline = March 1, 2015

Write a 1500 word minimum essay and focus on the theme “I LOVE MY COUNTRY BECAUSE.....”. Develop this topic in any way you choose. Be creative. Critical criteria will be Creativity, Theme Development, Clarity of Ideas, and Mechanics (Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Sentence Structure, etc.)

This contest is open to the following entrants:

U.S citizens of all national backgrounds that are currently studying in the United States or in an American military school out of the country.

Eligible contestants must be high school (9th—12th) students in a public, private, alternative, parochial school, or a home study program.

Diabetes Scholars Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2015

The Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship Program is available to incoming freshmen seeking a higher education at an accredited four year university, college, technical or trade school. This scholarship recognizes students who are actively involved in the diabetes community, who have high academic performance, who participate in community and/or extra-curricular activities and who have demonstrated that they are successfully managing the challenges of living with diabetes. Diabetes Scholars Foundation scholarships are not based on financial need.

Eligibility:

High School Seniors with Type 1 diabetes seeking a higher education at an accredited four year university, college, technical or trade school.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Requirements:

Application Package, including Letters of Recommendations, must be submitted online in full

Copy of Birth Certificate or passport

Letter of recommendation from physician or CDE in signed, sealed envelope

Letter of recommendation from high school teacher or counselor in signed, sealed
envelope

Most recent high school transcript with GPA

Personal essay: Topic - You are in a car traveling from Maine to California. You are allowed to bring only one person.
This person can be dead or alive, famous or not, a relative, friend or someone you don't personally
know at all. Who would you select to bring with you on the car ride and why?

FRA Education Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: April 15, 2015

FRA's Education Foundation scholarship program has been helping deserving students reach their educational and professional goals for decades, presenting annual awards of up to $5,000 to individuals pursuing college and graduate degrees. Thanks to the generosity of our members, legacy gifts and corporate sponsors, the scope of the program has grown substantially since 2000; increasing the number of recipients by more than 50 percent and boosting the monetary value of the awards by more than 260 percent. Just since 2000, the FRA scholarship program has provided over 200 scholarships totaling more than $850,000.

The FRA Education Foundation makes scholarships available to eligible full-time students (Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel and their families) who are U.S. citizens attending accredited colleges and universities in the United States.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 16, 2015

The mission of CHCI Scholarship Program is to provide critical financial assistance that will increase graduation rates among Latino students in post-secondary education. CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested

Demonstrated financial need

Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities

Strong writing skills

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization.

Spouses, dependent children, and grandchildren of blinded veterans are eligible for the annual Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship and Thomas H. Miller Awards to assist them with their higher education tuition. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process that is evaluated by a committee. Gruber and Miller scholarships are for one year only but recipients can re-apply and receive the award up to four times. The blinded veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse or child to receive a scholarship. Qualifications for both programs are the same except for an added emphasis on music and fine arts for the Miller award.

Each Kathern F. Gruber and Thomas H. Miller Scholarship applicant must ensure that written proof of his/her blinded veteran family member's blindness/sight impairment is submitted i.e., written statement of legal blindness from doctor. Please do not submit a DD-214 as proof of blindness.

Sports Unlimited Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 20, 2015

Sports Unlimited is dedicated to reaching further than the field, court, or diamond that you play on. We believe in fostering development and empowering ourselves and others through higher education because it takes as much courage to succeed in the classroom as it does on the field. Two times every year, we offer a $1,000 college scholarship to the athlete who inspires us most through his or her essay.

Essay Topic:

Describe a time when you've had to overcome adversity to succeed in a sport.

Write a 500-1000 word essay on the subject above and answer a short survey on-line.

Eligibility:

You must be a graduating high school senior or a freshman/sophomore in college.

You can’t be related to anyone at Sports Unlimited.

We reserve the right to verify the date of high school graduation and/or college enrollment.

Dream Pool Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 25, 2015

The Dream Pool Foundation has been created in honor of Carrie Stuckert. Carrie was a loving and kind person who had a passion for the visual arts and exceptional talent. Family and friends lost Carrie in December of 2005. Carrie's dream was to start a company called Dream Pool. To fulfill her wishes, her family and friends have started the Dream Pool Foundation, a non-profit corporation with proceeds to benefit student artists in the form of scholarships. It is our tribute and remembrance to Carrie's beautiful life.

LEAGUE Foundation at AT & T - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2015

Since 1996, LEAGUE Foundation has awarded college scholarships to self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT) graduating US high school students based on the following achievements: a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; significant involvement in community service; and acceptance to an accredited US college or university.

The program is open to self-identified Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender graduating high school seniors meeting the prescribed criteria.

Be graduating from high school in the year he / she applies for a scholarship.

Be a United States Citizen.

Be attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school within the United States or Canada. Proof of acceptance is required.

Provide an OFFICIAL copy of his / her high school transcript showing a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better using a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Weighted average can be used in this calculations. If the applicant’s high school does not use a numerical grading system, then a complete description of the measures of success and requirements for graduation is required.

Complete 2 personal essays as outlined on the application form.

Provide at least 2 letters of recommendation from non-family members.

Prepare a detailed list of community involvement. “Extra-Credit” is given to those activities and leadership roles relating directly to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities.

Sign an acknowledgement form agreeing to the outlined terms and conditions of the application. (See application form)

TREA Enlisted Association Memorial Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2015

The mission of the Foundation is to support and assist fellow veterans, active and retired, their families, military widows and children as necessary to provide assistance during their time of need and to enhance the quality of life for uniformed services enlisted personnel, their families and survivors - including active components, Reserves, and National Guard, and all retirees. The Memorial Foundation provides educational assistance and opportunities to the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of TREA and TREA Auxiliary members.

All applicants must have a parent or grandparent who is or was a member in good standing (deceased or otherwise) of The Retired Enlisted Association. Adults or emancipated children are not eligible.

Eligibility

A dependent child or grandchild of a TREA member in good standing, or of a deceased person who was a member at time of demise.

An applicant must meet all prerequisites for entering the college, university, or vocation/technical school chosen and be a current year high school graduate or enrolled in an institution of higher learning.

Special consideration will be given to applicants demonstrating financial need (if justified).

Full-time students only.

Three hundred (300) word essay on the following topic: "Do you believe that government entitlement programs have a positive or negative impact on society, and why?"

A copy of your most current official high school or college transcript. If the school will be sending this transcript under separate cover, attach a brief note so stating.

A copy of the letter of acceptance from the institution you plan to attend. If a letter of acceptance has not been received at the time this application is mailed, attach a brief note so stating and forward a copy of the letter of acceptance as soon as it is received.

Elaine Chapin Fund - Outside Scholarship

Named in honor of Elaine Chapin, this scholarship will provide funds to support the post-secondary education of students impacted by multiple sclerosis, either directly or as a family member.

Recipients will be chosen on the basis of:

financial need,

academic standing and the impact with which multiple sclerosis has affected their lives.

Applicants must be citizens of the United States who plan to enroll or are enrolled in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, vocational or technical school located in the United States.

Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester in course work leading to a degree, license or certificate.

Applicants must send their completed application, an official transcript of their most recent academic grades, a personal essay detailing how MS has affected your life (500 word maximum), plus (2) letters of reference to the address listed at the top of the scholarship application for consideration. The final selection of the scholarship recipients will be made by the family of Elaine Chapin.

Magic Johnson Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2015

The Magic Johnson Foundation, founded by Earvin “Magic” Johnson in 1991, works to develop programs and support community-based organizations that address the educational, health and social needs of ethnically diverse, urban communities. All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin and who live in the United States. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, an emphasis may be placed on the individuals essay submission.

Applicant Qualifications

All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school and college) in the United States or Puerto Rico.

All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Puerto Rico.

If an applicant under the age of 18 is selected as a potential HFE Scholarship recipient, in order to be confirmed as a winner, the student's parent or legal guardian must sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Assignment of Rights.

Student must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA (high school and college). NOTE: Each partner organization may have additional requirements. However, GPA level varies.

Students will need to provide a 300-word essay (high school) or 500-word essay (college) on how Denny’s can impact childhood hunger in their communities.

National Italian American Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2015

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) annually awards scholarships to outstanding students for use during the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit. Scholarship awards range from $2,000-$12,000 and are awarded to undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, medical, dental, and legal students. Students must either be members of NIAF or have a parent or guardian who is a member of NIAF.

To be considered for a NIAF scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:

Be a member of NIAF or have a parent or guardian who is a member of NIAF. If not a member, you can join on-line.

Be enrolled in an US accredited institution of higher education for the Fall 2015.

Have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent).

Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien.

For the purposes of the NIAF Scholarship Program, to be “Italian American” the student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy.

AMVETS National Service Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2015

AMVETS annually awards scholarships to Veterans, Active Duty, and Guard/Reserves for part-time or full-time undergraduate courses as well as graduate courses. Children and grandchildren of Veterans, Active Duty, and Guard/Reserves are also eligible to apply.

Eligibility:

Must be a United States Citizen

Must provide evidence of active duty status or veteran status having served honorably

Must have a high school diploma or GED

Must demonstrate financial need

Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment to an eligible program

Must not be in default on a federal student loan

Must not be convicted under state or federal law for sale of or possession of illegal drugs

Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize your scholarship award, if you are selected

For more information on their individual scholarships, please visit the AMVETS website.

Michigan Job’s Daughters - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: April 30, 2015

Job's Daughters International™ is a premier organization for young women that provides a wholesome environment based on the foundation of high morals, love of country, love of family and friends and respect for others throughout the world. It is a living organization dedicated to meeting the needs of young women today and their challenges of tomorrow. It is a quality organization that fosters a sense of pride in achievement for each and all members as they prepare to become the adult leaders of the future.

Scholarships are available to aid Job’s Daughters of outstanding ability who have a sincere desire to
further their education. High school seniors or graduates, junior college, technical or vocational students
or college students and those in early graduation programs who are Job’s Daughters in good standing in
their Bethels may apply for their scholarships.

PFLAG National Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2015

Founded in 1972 with the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization. Made up of parents, families, friends, and straight allies united with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT), PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and societal acceptance of LGBT people through its threefold mission of support, education and advocacy. PFLAG now has over 350 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of American families in major urban centers, small cities and rural areas in all 50 states.

PFLAG wants to SUPPORT YOUR LEADERSHIP with our 2015 PFLAG National Scholarships!
Lesbian? Gay? Bi? Trans? Queer? Ally? Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens (Non-US citizens are eligible as long as they attend an accredited institution in the United States). Our scholarship program is entering its 14th year and supports the next generation of leaders who have already been working tirelessly on numerous programs, projects, and activities aimed at making schools and communities safe and welcoming for all.

Eligibility Requirements

You are a graduating senior entering higher education for the first time, this calendar year (if you graduated in the past year and took a time off you are still eligible to apply).

Self identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or an ally

Demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community.

Have applied to an accredited U.S.higher education institution.

Cannot be receiving full tuition remission from other sources to fund the education (e.g., other full-tuition scholarships, established college trust fund, etc.)

Communications Workers of America - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2015

CWA, the largest telecommunications union in the world, represents over 700,000 men and women in both private and public sectors, including over half a million workers who are building the Information Highway. CWA members work in telecommunications, broadcasting, cable TV, journalism, publishing, manufacturing, airlines, customer service, government service, health care, education and other fields.

The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation was established in October 1974 by the Communications Workers of America Executive Board to honor the name and memory of the founding President of CWA, who served for more than 30 years. In his capacity as the first CWA President, Joe Beirne took great pride in the roles he played in the fields of education and learning and other areas of social concern.

Fifteen partial college scholarships of $3,000 each are being offered for the 2015-2016 school year. Winners, selected in a lottery drawing, also will receive second-year scholarships of the same amount contingent upon satisfactory academic accomplishment. Part-time students, less than 12 credits, will receive half of the scholarship monies.

CWA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren (including dependents of laid-off, retired or deceased CWA members) may apply. Applicants must be high school graduates or at least high school students who will graduate during the year in which they apply. Undergraduate and graduate students returning to schooling may also apply. Prior winners may not reapply.

An original essay must be submitted for your application to be considered. Please submit a typed, double-spaced essay of no more than 250 words. The topic of this essay should be related to any aspect of the Labor Movement and how it has affected your life. For example what role have unions played in your family or why are unions important. In the same document but after the essay, please let us know if you have a major or career objective.

Army Emergency Relief MG James Ursano Scholarhip - Outside Scholarhip

Deadline: May 1, 2015

Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a private non-profit organization with the primary mission of providing
financial assistance to Soldiers and their dependents in time of valid emergency need. The MG James
Ursano Scholarship Program was established in 1976 as a secondary mission to help Army families
with undergraduate college expenses for their dependent children.

The MG James Ursano Scholarship Program is a need based scholarship program established to assist children of Army Soldiers in obtaining a 4-year undergraduate degree. Applicants must apply each year and may receive assistance for up to four academic years.

To be eligible for the MG James Ursano Scholarship Program, the student must:

be pursuing their first undergraduate degree and be enrolled full time as an undergraduate student for the entire academic year at a school accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.

be a dependent of a Soldier on federal active duty, a retired Soldier, or a deceased active or deceased retired Soldier.

be under the age of 23 (Eligibility ends at the end of the semester/term in which the student reaches their 23rd birthday).

maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Remain unmarried for the entire academic year

Not be a member of the National Guard, Reserves, or other military branch

The Spouse Education Assistance Program is a need-based scholarship program established to assist spouses of Army Soldiers in obtaining a 4-year undergraduate degree. Applicants must apply each year and may receive assistance for up to four academic years they meet the eligibility criteria below.

To be eligible for the Spouse Education Assistance Program, the student must:

be the spouse of an active duty or retired Soldier or the widow(er) of a Soldier who died while on active duty or while retired.

not be a member of the National Guard, Reserves, or other military branch.

be a part-time (minimum of 6 credit hours per semester or term) or full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester or term) student working on an undergraduate degree.

Ten 4 U Nordstrom Cares Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2015

Nordstrom is excited to award $10,000 scholarships to 80 U.S. and Puerto Rican high school and 10 Canadian secondary school students to help them achieve their dreams of going to a four-year university. The Nordstrom Scholarship recognizes outstanding students across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement.

The Nordstrom Scholarship is open to high school juniors who:

Live and attend school in a state or U.S. territory with a Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store.

Have at least a 2.7 GPA.

Volunteer or participate in community service or extracurricular activities.

Plan on attending an accredited college or university during all four years over which the scholarship is distributed. (The scholarship is paid out in equal installments of $2,500.)

The Drive to Learn Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2015

Shift Insurance has aimed to change the way you think about insurance and now we aim to change the way you think about learning. Pursuing post-secondary education can provide us with important experiences that extend our knowledge and contribute to personal growth. However, there are also life experiences that occur outside the classroom that can offer bits of wisdom in our lives. Consider driving, for instance. The majority of the country’s population spends a good chunk of time behind the wheel and/or as passengers on a regular basis but how often do any of us seize the opportunity to reflect on these experiences?

Take a moment to think about your most memorable experiences—both good and bad—as a driver and/or a passenger. Whether or not you noticed it at the time, they probably helped you learn something about yourself, others, or life in general. Share your experiences with us! If you are currently a full-time student at a four-year university, graduate program, community college, or trade school, Shift Insurance wants to hear from you. Simply tell us about an important learning experience you had while on the road —either as a driver or a passenger—and you could receive $1000!

Applicants must be enrolled full time (at least 12 undergraduate units or 6-9 graduate units) at a single educational institution located in the continental United States. U.S citizens and non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.

In 750-1000 words, prepare a written response that addresses ONE of the following prompts:

Some of the best life-lessons are the ones we learn from our mistakes. Share a lesson you learned when facing the consequences of bad decision-making as a driver or a passenger. Describe the situation and explain how it led to a valuable learning experience.

Learning how to drive is a different experience for everyone because some may find it easy to accomplish while others struggle with the challenge. Describe your experience. What did it take for you to become a confident driver? What valuable lesson(s) did you learn--about yourself, others, or life in general--during or after the process?

You may have noticed that people tend to change over time. For example, you're probably not the same person you were as a freshman in high school. Think about the driver you were when you first obtained your driver's license. Maybe you were a young and reckless driver or perhaps a timid and careful driver. Now think about the driver you are today. Describe how you have changed as a driver. Does this transformation reflect changes in other aspects of your life (i.e. driving more carefully after a near-death experience, driving aggressively after losing your job, etc.)? If so, explain. Would you consider this transformation to your benefit or do you see it as a potential problem? Why?

Although the vast majority of the country's population drives on a regular basis, there are still many people who do not. Are you one of them? What's keeping you from getting behind the wheel? Maybe the city you live in is not commuter-friendly, maybe you cannot afford to buy a car, or perhaps you simply choose not to drive. Describe your situation. Is this an obstacle for you? Why or why not? How has not driving influenced you and your life?

The Women's Army Corps Veterans Association Scholarship has been established to
recognize relatives of Army Service Women.

This scholarship is based upon academic achievement and leadership as expressed
through co-curricular activities and community involvement. A $1500 scholarship will
be given annually. The recipient will be notified by mail or email. The check will be
forwarded to the acceptance institution.

Eligibility:

Is a United States Citizen.

Is a high school Graduating Senior, showing academic promise, with a
cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Include a letter from the high school
attending, with transcripts.

Submit a biographical sketch and letter stating goals and how the scholarship
will be used.

Applicants must plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college
or university in the United States in pursuit of a degree course of study.

Applicants must be a child, grandchild, niece or nephew of an Army Service
Woman, and must submit documentation of sponsor's military service.

Army Aviation Association of America - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2015

Recognizing that one of the nation's most precious resources is its children, in 1963, the Foundation established an ongoing program of providing scholarship grants to those sons and daughters of its members and deceased members who sought college-entry financial aid.

The program has since been expanded to also provide both scholarship grants and loans to members who seek further education, as well as the spouses, siblings, and children of members or deceased members.

The applicant must be a member of AAAA, or

the spouse of an AAAA member or deceased member,

the unmarried son or daughter of an AAAA member or deceased member, or

the unmarried brother or sister of an AAAA member or deceased member,or

Wyzant Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2015

WyzAnt Tutoring’s annual scholarship contest is back for its fifth year. Multiple prizes are up for grabs, with a first place scholarship worth $10,000! WyzAnt promotes quality education with our tutoring services, but we don’t stop there. We want to see students make it through college too, and we’re proud to offer scholarships to help make that happen.

$15,000 in scholarships are currently available for three deserving students! First place will receive a $10,000 college scholarship, second place will receive a $3,000 college scholarship, and third place will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

In 300 words or less, write an essay that answers the question: "Describe one way in which your education has empowered you."

Using email and social media, reach out to friends and family to get votes for your essay. Finalists will be determined by popular vote!

Who is eligible to apply?

Anyone who plans to be enrolled in a college or university sometime between August 1, 2015 and November 1, 2017 is encouraged to apply. This includes most high school sophomores through college juniors.

Ashby B Carter Memorial Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2015

The National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees established the scholarship to honor past National President Ashby B. Carter for his outstanding leadership of the Union from 1945 until his death in 1953; and for his dedicated efforts on behalf of his fellowman as personified by his deep involvement in civic, community, and fraternal affairs throughout his adult life. The purpose of the fund is to encourage and aid serious young dependents of National Alliance members in their determination to further their education.

Eligibility:

All applicants must be dependents of members of the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees. Such sponsors must have been members in good standing for at least three (3) years prior to the submission of application for scholarship.

All scholarship applications must be certified by the National Secretary.

All applicants for this awards must take the Aptitude Test of the College Board Entrance Examination at their Local High School on or before March 1 of the filing year.

Organization for Autism Research - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2015

In 2008, the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) introduced the Schwallie Family Scholarship Program to support the post-secondary, undergraduate education of qualified individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis As of December 1, 2014, OAR has awarded a total of $476,500 to 156 students from across the country through this program. Supported initially through gifts from the family of OAR Board member, Ed Schwallie, the scholarship fund has also received generous support from the Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation in each of the last five years.

OAR is please to invite applications from persons with an autism diagnosis (DSM IV or later criteria) pursuing full-time post-secondary, undergraduate education or vocational-technical training in any of the following:

Four-year undergraduate college or university

Two-year undergraduate college

Trade, technical or vocational school

Cooperative life skills programs

Eligibility: Any individual with an established autism diagnosis and who will be attending an accredited institution of higher education in the United States is eligible to apply. Eligible individuals need to be enrolled on a full-time basis or be working toward certification or accreditation in a particular field (e.g., studying to be a paralegal, chef, etc.).

The DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who draw upon their cultural heritage to shape their vocational aspirations, add creative value to their future employers, and serve their communities. For the 2015-16 academic year, three students will be recognized with an award of $500 each.

Applicants must:

Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America.

Be U.S. citizens or maintain legal residency within the United States

Have achieved a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Must have applied or will apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA) in 2015.

The DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship recognizes that the potential for creative value often lies within that which has been passed along to you from previous generations.

Students from all disciplines and fields of study are invited to apply. Scholarship recipients are selected based on the following factors:

Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2015

The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers two scholarships.
The recipient for first place will receive $1,000 and the runner up will receive $500 upon acceptance to a four year accredited college or university. The candidates are evaluated on their involvement in their church, school, community, scholastic achievements, and Scouting.

Eligibility requirements

Be a registered active member of a Boy or Girl Scout unit.

Have earned the Eagle Scout Award for boys or the Gold Award for girls.

Be an active member of an Eastern Orthodox Church and must have received the Alpha Omega Religious Scout Award.

Have demonstrated practical citizenship in their church, school, Scouting unit, and community.

Be enrolled in an accredited high school, and in their final year.

Submit four letters of recommendation with the application: one letter from leaders of each of the following groups: religious institution, school, community leader, and head of Scouting unit.

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship was established in 2006. This program provides financial awards to students who have a passion for and plan on pursuing a career in the visual arts.

The visual arts include architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production and other decorative arts. CBCF will award up to $3,000 each for up to 10 students.

To be eligible for a CBC Spouses Visual Arts scholarship, applicants must:

Be a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university OR a current high school senior preparing to become a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university

Be pursuing a major in the visual arts

Demonstrate talent or potential in your chosen art

Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - Outside Scholarships

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides need based financial assistance and other services to members of the Naval Services of the United States, and their eligible family members and survivors.

The Society’s Education Assistance Program offers interest-free loans and grants for undergraduate/post-secondary education at an accredited 2- or 4-year education, technical or vocational institution in the United States. This financial assistance is available for children of active duty, retired or deceased Sailors and Marines; and for spouses of active duty and retired Sailors and Marines.

Eligibility Requirements - Applicants MUST:

Be a child (under age 23 on May 1, 2015) of an active duty, retired or deceased Sailor or Marine

Be a spouse of an active duty or retired Sailor or Marine

Be enrolled, or planning to enroll, as a full-time student for the entire academic year (Aug-Jun) and pursuing initial undergraduate degree at a post-secondary, technical, or vocational institution that is located in the United States,
accredited by a regional/national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and
a participant in the U.S. Department of Education Title IV Financial Aid Programs

Vandelay Web Future of Technology - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2015

The founders of Vandelay Web are big proponents of education. Regardless of what any politician tells you, education drives the American economy. There is no better way to achieve your dreams and propel your life forward than through higher education.

Please read the short bio about Aaron Swartz on the website and write a 1000 to 2000 word essay on this remarkable individual and whether his release of information to the public was right or did he deserve to be prosecuted under the existing cyber crime laws? You can feel free to explore other high profile data leak cases, such as WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden’s NSA revelations, to define if lines exist between justifiable, ethical hacking and outright cyber crime. Explore where the boundaries of free speech lie in the digital age, and how our current copyright system contributes to this conversation. Take a stand either for or against, building a solid argument supporting your cause.

Essay participants should be:

At least 16 years of age at the time of entry.

Currently enrolled as a senior in high school or as a student in a college, university, technical or trade school located in the United States or Canada.

Must be a United States or Canadian citizen or hold a current student visa.

Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 5, 2015

Outstanding accomplishments deserve recognition. The UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program is celebrating 10 years of offering financial support to people living with epilepsy, their family members, and/or caregivers who demonstrate academic and personal excellence. In 2015, UCB will offer 30 one-time scholarships of up to $5,000.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, you must certify that you are:

A legal resident of the United States

A person living with epilepsy or a family member/caregiver of a person living with epilepsy

Seeking an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate degree or enrolled in a trade school educational program

A student who demonstrates achievement, possesses a strong record of participation in activities outside of school, and serves as a positive role model

Graduating from high school in 2015 or have already graduated from high school

Not a previous recipient of the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Selection will be based on the following criteria, which must be included:

A one-page essay authored by the applicant explaining why the applicant should be selected for the scholarship (e.g., outstanding awards or community involvement), how epilepsy has impacted the applicant’s life, either as a person living with epilepsy or as a family member/caregiver, and how the scholarship will benefit the applicant.

Capital Region Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: May 8, 2015

Awards are made to accredited institutions of higher learning in Michigan for distribution to undergraduate students selected by the institution's scholarship committee based on the following criteria:

Recipients must be a resident of Eaton County, Clinton County, or Ingham County, Michigan

Recipients must be persons of proven superior ability, scholarship and character (preference given to students that maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher)

Recipients must be "in good standing"; with their college or university.

Student must be an undergraduate.

To be considered for the 2015-2016 year, please send an email to kcadfinaid@ferris.edu indicating your interest along with a short essay stating why you feel you deserve this scholarship based on your accomplishments.

Please state in the subject line: Capital Region Scholarship. Please include your name, your Student ID number, and your county of residence in the body of the email.

Paint Creek Center for the Arts - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 8, 2015

Paint Creek Center for the Arts has been nurturing aspiring young artists through its college scholarship program. We know the importance of a quality art education and our scholarships help students with the ever-rising cost of tuition. The two $1000 scholarships are available to students from Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties and will be selected after a competitive review of digital images and support materials. Students need not be enrolled in classes at PCCA to be eligible.

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating high school senior from the Class of 2015.

Applicants must be a resident of Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb County.

Scholarships are applicable towards tuition at an accredited college in a fine arts program starting in Fall 2015.

Procedure:

Submit 6 images of your original work on one CD. No more than 6 images will be reviewed.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs- Outside Scholarships

Deadline: May 15, 2015

Odd Fellowship became the 1st national fraternity to include both men and women when it adopted the beautiful Rebekah Degree on September 20, 1851. Today, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs continue to exist with nearly 10,000 lodges in approximately 26 countries consisting of men and women who united together for mutual aid and conviviality, providing social and practical support for each other and their communities in every way possible.

The EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows began its operation on September 20, 1927. The purpose of the Foundation is to operate a revolving loan fund for qualified students dependent in part, or wholly, on their own efforts for an education, and to award scholarships to students based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Since the beginning of the Foundation, donations of approximately $3,500,000 have made it possible for over 3,500 young people to receive student low interest loans amounting to over $6,800,000, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship awards.

Ingstrom Trust Regional Scholarship

The regional scholarships are based on Financial Need, Scholarship and Leadership.
$3,000.00 is awarded annually to a student in each of 15 Regions of the US & Canada.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must have completed one grading period in a College or University.

Applicants must be a member of the Order or have a relative who is a member of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge.

The Application must be signed by the Secretary of the Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge to verify membership.

Charles J. & Christine Wirz Scholarship

The Wirz scholarships are based on Financial Need, Scholarship and Leadership. Usually,
two $2,000.00 scholarships are awarded annually to students without regard to Order
affiliation.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must have completed one grading period in a College or University.

The Application must have a Lodge endorsement.

Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Vocational Technology Scholarship

The Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Vocational Technology scholarships are based on Financial
Need and Leadership. This scholarship evolved from the Lawson/Pezo scholarships that
were awarded in 2005 from the efforts of LaVaughn Lawson, PGM and Martha Pezo, PP.
$1,000.00 is awarded to eligible students annually.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must have completed High School or have a GED equivalent.

Applicants must be a member of the Order or have a relative who is a member of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge.

The Application must be signed by the Secretary of the Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge to verify membership.

Non-Traditional Scholarship Application

The funds may be used for tuition, books and other educational expenses including transportation and child care.
One-half of the award will be paid prior to enrollment of the student. One-half of the award will be paid when the
Educational Foundation receives a transcript of the student's grades for the semester for which the student was
enrolled to receive payment of the first installment of the award.

Eligibility Requirements:

Be at least 30 years of age and not dependent upon parents or another person for support, or

Be married and not dependent upon parents or another person, other than your spouse, for support, or

Be supporting your own child and not dependent upon parents or another person for support.

Hold a high school degree or its equivalent.

Apply and be accepted into a degree program at an accredited college or university.

Demonstrate financial need.

Applicant must be, or have a relative who is a member of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge.

The Application must be signed by the Secretary of the applicant or relative's Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge,
with the Lodge seal affixed, to verify membership.

ClassicDiamondHouse.com - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2015

At ClassicDiamondHouse.com we're passionate about diamonds! Because diamonds make up a significant portion of our business, we offer annually a $1,000 scholarship to the student who writes the most compelling essay related to diamonds.

Research and write an essay of 800 - 1,000 words in length about diamonds. Research and describe how they became a part of popular culture. Indicate all the things that a diamond symbolizes. Pay particular attention to providing supportive sources.

Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 20, 2015

Young people deserve to experience the world beyond their college campuses, but not everyone can afford to travel, especially if you’re on a student budget. The Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world. At Tortuga Backpacks, our mission is to help people take amazing trips, including students studying abroad. When customers purchase luggage from us for their trips, they are “paying it forward” by funding scholarships for students like you.

The scholarship may be used for tuition, room and board, books, or travel. Funds will be sent directly to the winner's study abroad program or university. In cases where this is not possible, alternative arrangements will be made.

ELIGIBILITY

Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or currently studying in the US on a student visa

Be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing at a four-year, degree-granting college or university in the U.S.

Have applied to or been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by your college or university

B. Davis Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 25, 2015

This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. There is no age restriction.

Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next. This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are. Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time.

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:

Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that are developed in an individual.

This is an annual scholarship awarded to a current military veteran or honorably discharged veteran or parent, sibling, child or grandchild of a current or honorably discharged veteran. All applications for the scholarship must include the military veteran's, associated with the request for scholarship, DD-214 or if not available, a sworn affidavit attesting to the name, branch of service, years served and honorable discharge or current military enlistment of the veteran.

The applicant must include name, address, phone number email, and if not the veteran themselves the relationship to the veteran. Additionally, proof of acceptance and enrollment into college for the upcoming year is required. This first scholarship is for the fall 2015 entrance and annually thereafter for each succeeding year.

The applicant must submit a 750 - 1000 word essay. The essay topic is : The American Military's Place in Preserving Freedom for the United States.

Flag Manufacturers Association of America - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 29, 2015

The Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA) is a non-profit trade association, established in 2003, representing the leading United States flag manufacturers and suppliers dedicated to educating and promoting the quality, variety and proper use of flags manufactured in the United States.

Application Procedure

Entries should be videos explaining what the United States flag means to the applicant.

Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes.

Videos will be judged on content, original thought, visual imagery, and patriotic expression.

Six copies of the videos should be submitted on CD-ROM (NOT DVD) to FMAA headquarters at 994 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 1019, Wayne, PA 19087-1866.

Entries must be accompanied by applicant's name, address, phone, email, current high school, and a brief statement of future plans. Applicant should also include where they learned about the FMAA scholarship program, as well as a signed Video Release Form.

Employees of FMAA member companies may not enter this scholarship contest.

Press releases will be sent to media outlets after the winning entry has been posted on YouTube and on the FMAA web site.

Criteria

Eligible applicants must be high school seniors continuing their education in a degree program, to help them attain their education goals.

A total of $2000 in scholarships will be awarded annually. This is a one-time award and is not renewable.

Ameriquest Traffic Safety Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Students who are studying or are planning to study a technology or business derived major, or a related field or trade, are invited to take part in our $1,000 scholarship essay competition.

A solid transportation industry is the backbone of a healthy economy. Without timely, reliable drivers, the economy can slowly grind to a halt, and expenses and living costs can become unaffordable. Whether you know it or not, the transportation industry is suffering from a serious shortage of drivers. This is not just a problem related to the American transportation industry; a number of European countries are also seeing shortages in their ranks of professional drivers. This problem has forced the industry to begin reevaluating its practices, hoping to attract a new pool of young, qualified drivers.

The topic for this year’s scholarship essay competition is, “What can the transportation industry do to attract a new generation of drivers?”

For your essay, take this concept and present your ideas as to how the industry can best market these jobs to young adults and millennials. Tackle the issue from whatever angle you prefer.

Rules:

Contest is open to any high school senior or student enrolled in college within the United States who is looking to supplement his/her tuition.

Participants must nominate themselves by submitting an essay exploring how innovation can help resolve the driver shortage issue.

All essays must be between 500 and 1,000 words.

All essays must be submitted in PDF or Word format to pmoynahan@ameriquestcorp.com by May 30, 2015 in order to qualify. The winner will be announced by June 30, 2015.

Included in your essay, please detail the name of the school you wish to attend, the major you wish to pursue, and any notable achievements.

Submissions will be based on work quality, academic excellence, creativity, and expertise.

Arrow Exterminators Scholarship Contest - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2015

Every year Arrow Exterminators like to help a lucky student win funds that can help them with their college expenses. This year we are excited to see your creativity in action! We hope you have fun and learn a little in the process.

Open to all legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age on or before May 31, 2015, and who are either currently enrolled in a college program or who are a senior graduating from high school.

Submit an original essay, 300 words or less, in English on the topic – If you could be any type of bug, what would you be and why?

American Indian College Fund - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2015

The American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship Program scholarships are awarded to students attending non-tribal colleges. These scholarships are funded through our partnerships with corporate and private donors and are available to American Indian/Alaska Native students attending public and private colleges and universities.

Minimum requirements for all American Indian College Fund Full Circle scholarships include:

U.S. citizenship

Enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private (non-profit) college or university

Registered as a member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member.

Inheritance of Hope Legacy Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2015

The Inheritance of Hope Legacy Scholarship is awarded to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are college-bound high school seniors who are living with a parent who has a life-threatening illness as of February 1, 2015. The student must demonstrate a compelling personal and financial need, a strong sense of family, and collegiate promise. The award amount is a one-time payment of $1,000.

1. VIDEO SUBMISSION

Record a video (with a digital camera, phone camera, webcam, etc.) of yourself answering the following questions:

How have you and your family been impacted by your parent's illness?

What does this parent mean to you and how has s/he made you who you are today?

Why do you need an Inheritance of Hope Legacy Scholarship?

This video must adhere to the following criteria:

maximum length of 5 minutes

maximum file size of 300 MB

2. DOCTOR'S NOTE

You must submit a letter from a doctor verifiying that your parent has been diagnosed with a terminal or life-threatening illness. The letter must be on the doctor's letterhead and include the following:

Rocket 55 Video Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2015

Rocket 55 is the premiere Minneapolis St. Paul Web Design Firm. Rocket 55 is always looking for opportunities to give back. They are excited to award one qualifying student each year with a $1,000 scholarship.

This year, you can qualify for our scholarship by writing an essay. We have provided three topics, choose and write about the one that interests you the most. Your essay should be 300 – 500 words in length.

Where do you see digital marketing in five years?

Where do you see search engine optimization in five years? How will search engines change?

AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Each year, AWeber offers a $1000 scholarship to one talented thinker and writer.

To apply for the 2014 AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship, complete the following two steps:

Take the nine-question survey which will ask you about how you use different communication technologies.

Respond to the following essay prompt in 500 or fewer words:
In recent decades, communication has changed rapidly and impacted society in dramatic ways. Think of how it has evolved over recent generations, and answer the following questions:

How have communication tools and habits changed from your parents' generation, compared to yours? Has this been a positive, negative or neutral change, and why?

How do you think communication tools and habits will change for your children? Will this be a positive, negative or neutral change, and why?

Please note that both steps are required - students must complete the survey and submit an essay to be eligible for the scholarship.

The scholarship is open to students in the United States who are currently enrolled as full-time college freshmen, sophomores and juniors, as well as high school seniors. Only one entry is permitted per student.

ProofreadingServices.com Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2015

This year, we will award six scholarships ranging from $100 to $500. Three scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and three will be awarded to university students (graduate students and undergraduate students are judged in the same category).

Qualifications:

you must be enrolled in a US university or high school

you must meet our GPA minimum of 3.2

you must write an essay responding to the prompt below and submit it online by NOON June 1, 2014.

The 2014-2015 Writing Prompt:

Write about a defining moment in your life in the style of your favorite children's author.

Your response to this year's writing prompt (see above) must be between 750 and 2,000 words. Please make sure you respect the minimum and maximum word counts. Our panel of educators will judge your writing's clarity, grammar, organization, and creativity. Good luck!

Association on American Indian Affairs - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2015

AAIA has a long history of providing scholarships to college students, awarding our first scholarship in 1948. Over the years our scholarship program has grown to the current seven scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students from federally recognized and non-recognized tribes.

Applicants must be Native American from continental US tribes or Alaska Native.

All applicants must be enrolled in their tribe, but it does not need to be federally recognized.

There is not minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility.

Applicants must be enrolled as full time students for both fall and spring semester.

Students must be seeking an Associate's Degree or Higher.

Applications are accepted from graduating high school seniors, current college freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate and doctoral students.

RevZilla - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2015

We're giving away $1000 bucks. Again. You could win. It would obviously rule.

Test your design skills to create a new t-shirt design for the ZLA army. Enter to win $1000 for college expenses. Spend it on books, food, classes or whatever else fuels your education! Show us your chops. The best design will also get printed up and sent to you for gloating purposes. How cool is that?

Use one of the supplied logos to create a unique design that could be put on a t-shirt. Designs must use no more than 4 proposed ink colors.

To be eligible:

You must be a graduating senior or a freshmen or sophomore in college.

You can't be related to any of TeamZilla staff or our extended family.

You must be graduating high school or in college between the ages of 16 and 21.

They reserve the right to verify date of HS graduation and/or college enrollment.

Stuck at Prom Duck Brand Duct Tape Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

The Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest challenges students to create and accessorize their prom outfits with duct tape, then wear them to prom for a chance to win scholarship cash prizes.

Legal residents of the United States and Canada, including the District of Columbia, but excluding Maryland, Vermont, Colorado and the Province of Quebec, who are at least 14 years of age or older may apply. You must also attend a high school, home school association or other school-sanctioned prom in the 2015 calendar year.

To enter, just submit at least one photo, but not more than five, of you and your date (or just yourself if you’re entering for the Singles Category), wearing your Duck Tape® prom attire, along with all required entry information, at stuckatprom.com during the contest entry period.

Non12StepRehabs.org - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2015

At Non12StepRehabs.org we're committed to increasing awareness of non 12 step rehab programs because our experience has been that 12 step treatments are ineffective at addressing the underlying problems associated with substance abuse allowing a relapse to occur. There are alternatives that are safe and proven effective.
Because this cause is so important to our organization's core belief, we offer annually a $1,000 scholarship to the student who writes the most compelling essay related to our core belief.

Research and write an essay of 800 - 1,000 words in length on one of the following topics.

Choose one topic for your essay:

How would you create a more effective war on drugs from both a legislative, legal and political point of view?

Explain why you don't abuse illegal or pharmaceutical drugs?

Provide your opinion of pharmaceutical drugs being used as student study aids.

180 Medical - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2015

180 Medical is honored to have started a scholarship program to help those with spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, and neurogenic bladder, or ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy).

Realizing the financial burdens that exist for many of these families, they have developed the 180 Medical Scholarship Program to honor these young adults who pursue goals of higher education.

To be in consideration for a scholarship award, you must include the following:

Application

Physician's statement of diagnosis

Most recent official transcript

Document verifying acceptance by college (or current enrollment)

Essay: (750 word maximum):
- Describe a circumstance in your life in which you faced adversity, failure, or setback.
What actions did you take as a result and what did you learn from this experience?

The student must be an U.S. citizen and attend full-time in the fall for
their associates, undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicants must be under a physician's care for a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, or neurogenic bladder, or an ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy
or urostomy).

Rural Students Scholarship Essay Contest - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2015

Do you currently attend high school in a rural area and plan to start college in Fall 2015? Are you a college student who went to high school or grew up in a rural community? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, enter the Blaze Wifi Rural Students Essay Contest to win $500 to help pay for your college costs! Blaze Wifi is offering an annual $500 college scholarship to help further higher education and improve internet literacy and connectivity in small towns and rural cities across America.

Eligibility:

You are a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident of the U.S.

You are (1) a full-time student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level degree program at an accredited college or university or (2) a high school senior planning to attend college in Fall 2015.

You have a current grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher

You are NOT an employee of or related to an employee of Blaze Wifi

Many people do not realize that rural areas are more at risk economically than larger cities and more populated areas of the United States. At Blaze Wifi, we want to promote education and the productive use of Internet technology to facilitate growth and positive change in these rural areas of our country.

We offer this scholarship with the sincere hope that the winner will relocated to a rural area of the United States after graduation and do their part in developing rural and underserved towns and cities in America.

Publish an original personal essay of no fewer than 600 and no more than 1,000 words in length on any blog or website by the application deadline date.

Do you prefer living in the city or out in the country more? Why? What are some benefits and drawbacks to each? If possible, support your argument with real life experiences.

MedPro Rx Education is Power Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2015

As we all know, “Education is Power” and power enables one to achieve the goals that may bring them success. With success comes an opportunity that enables individuals to have choices not necessarily possible without furthering one's education.

Eligible scholarship applicants include individuals living with hemophilia A, hemophilia B, or von Willebrand Disease. A minimum of 20 scholarships will be awarded ranging in value from $500-$2,500.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the following requirements:

Must have a bleeding disorder as defined above

Must be a United States resident

Must be entering or attending a community college, junior college, four-year college, university, or vocational school in the fall of 2015

Oz Moving & Storage Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2015

We know that paying for college can be a challenge. The courses, textbooks, and dorm life can add up quickly. We want to help make it that much easier so you can focus on what matters most - the academics. While the journey may not be easy, the reward of an academic education will remain with you for a lifetime.

That's why Oz Moving & Storage decided to reach out and financially help one lucky student. Oz Moving & Storage $1,000 Essay Scholarship will be awarded to one qualifying graduating high school student or undergraduate college student with the most provocative and well-written essay.

Essays will be graded based on proper use of grammar and execution of ideas and argument on the student's topic of choice by selected staff of Oz Moving & Storage.

Choose one essay topic from the two below to write about:

When you’re in elementary school, middle school, or high school, big life changes such as a move to a new town, city or state, can be rough. Being the new kid on the block and having to make new friends can either be fun or rough. Tell us about a time when you had to deal with a big change and how you overcame it for the better.

or

If you had the opportunity to debate a particular topic with anyone in history (past or present), who would it be and what would the topic be?

Rules:

A minimum of 500 words

Open only to college-bound graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students currently enrolled in college in the U.S.

One (1) entry per student. Multiple entries will result in disqualification

Essays caught plagiarizing or off-topic will result in disqualification

Boomtown Internet Group - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 12, 2015

We are excited to announce that Boomtown Internet Group will award one college student with a $500 scholarship. The scholarship will go to the winner of the best essay written about one of the topics below.

Essay Topics:

Is social networking good or bad for society and why?

Mobility is becoming a critical marketing channel to reach out to customers. How do you see mobile email and apps changing customer service and sales?

How does Internet marketing and electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) influence business to consumer companies? Present ideas on how these companies can improve reviews and their online reputation, in addition to improving their products and services.

As consumers of all ages become more comfortable using ecommerce, what expectations do you see consumers placing on ecommerce websites?

Choose only one topic to write about and keep the essay length between 1,000 and 1,500 words.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 15, 2015

Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words.

Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.

Affiliated Workers Association - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 15, 2015

The Affiliated Workers Association ("AWA") is a network of professionals, small business owners and the self-employed across the nation. We are dedicated to ensuring each American worker is empowered to make sound financial, personal and health decisions. The advantage of joining the AWA is access to selected benefits and resources that are designed to help you save money, save time and live better.

AWA is committed to helping its members further their education, so we created a scholarship program to invest in the future of our members. The scholarship program is open to active AWA members between ages 18 and 28, as well as legal dependents between ages 16 and 28. Members must be active during the application period, as well as when the scholarship is awarded.

Eligibility

Active AWA member ages 18-28 or dependent of active member ages 16-28.

Full time student taking 12 hours or more at an accredited two or four year U.S. college or university.

High school graduate or currently enrolled in college.

General Education Diploma (GED) accepted with a passing score of 570 or above.

CenturyLinkQuote.com - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 17, 2015

Massive open online courses or MOOC's have emerged as a powerful new technology in the education world. Companies like Udacity, Coursera and EDX are offering universal access to quality courses at affordable prices.

Question: How will MOOC's change the future of education? Are MOOC's just a passing trend or will they become a major threat to traditional higher education?

Applicant Eligibility:

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States and may not be an associate (employee) of any division of CenturyLinkQuote.

Incoming freshman:

Applicant must be a current student and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale

Must have taken either the ACT or SAT test.

Applicant must also be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between January 1, 2015 and August 1, 2015, who will enroll for Fall 2015 as a freshman at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.

UsBundles.com Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 17, 2015

We understand every cent counts when it comes to college. That's why we're offering $1000 to the college student who can best write an essay on the following question:

The Internet is changing the traditional classroom experience. Online technologies are bringing students and teachers more options than ever before. Question: How is digital learning changing the classroom? Give specific examples of how current students or teachers can utilize new technologies to further enhance the classroom experience.

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States and may not be an associate (employee) of any division of USBUNDLES.

Incoming freshman: Applicant must be a current student and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and must have taken either the ACT or SAT test. Applicant must also be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between January 1, 2015 and August 1, 2015 and will be attending an accredited college or university by fall semester 2015.

Current freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors: Applicant must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015.

Verizon Infographic Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 17, 2015

Create an Infographic and you could win $1000 toward your tuition.

What is an Infographic?

Infographics are graphic visual representations of data, or knowledge, such as a bar chart representing how many hotdogs were consumed at a baseball game. While Infographics have been around for some time, the popularity of the Internet and social media has made them a popular tool for sharing ideas and information virally.

Your challenge:

Recently students have embraced technology and dramatically changed the way it is used in education. It's no surprise that technology continues to evolve both in and out of the classroom. But what does the future hold?

Question: Create an infographic showing how technology is changing for students in education

Applicant Eligibility

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States and may not be an associate (employee) of any division of DEALS.SERVICEBUNDLES.

Incoming freshman: Applicant must be a current student and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and must have taken either the ACT or SAT test. Applicant must also be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2014 and July 31, 2015, who will enroll for fall 2015 as a freshman at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.

Current freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors: Applicant must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university between August 1 , 2014 and July 31, 2015.

West Michigan Chalk Art Festival - Outside Competition

Deadline: June 20, 2015

The West Michigan Chalk Art Festival brings explosions of color, vitality and a sense of community to West Michigan. Artists are invited to display their creativity and imagination and demonstrate the many varieties of chalk art. We invite children, adults, families and businesses to create their own art using chalk.

The event is on June 19-20, 2015 in Byron Center, MI. Cash prizes up to $1000 are available. Registration is required with preference given to those that are registered by May 18, 2015.

Delete Cyberbullying - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2015

In an effort to get students committed to the cause of deleting cyberbullying, we are offering the Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award for high school, college and graduate student -- a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses.

Short Essay

Answer ONE of the following questions in 500 words or less.

Option 1: "Why is it important to work to delete cyberbullying?"

Option 2: "How has cyberbullying personally affected you?"

To apply, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies.

Selection is based on the written essay and focused on creativity, content and a commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying. The awards are one-time only and not renewable.

Protect Your Bed Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2015

Dry Defender’s mission is to protect America’s mattresses from spills, accidents, dust mites, bed bugs, mildew and mold, and other allergens. But like all good superheroes, Dry Defender needs an arch-nemesis. That’s where you come in.

If you wish to apply for the 2015 Dry Defender $1,000 Protect Your Bed Scholarship, your mission is to—

Come up with an arch-nemesis for Dry Defender.

Make some type of creative piece (comic, short film, drawing, etc.) of Dry Defender and his nemesis facing off.

Eligibility:

Open to college freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Applicant must be a legal US resident.

By submitting your piece, you grant us the right to display it on our website and potentially to use the piece and/or the nemesis character you created in our marketing.

AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: July 1, 2015

The AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary College Scholarship has been established to recognize and reward need, academic achievement and potential of students; to stimulate recruitment of well qualified candidates for careers in our society today and to reflect the interest and involvement of a National Service Organization and its members.

The applicant must be a current member, son/daughter, step-son/step-daughter, grandchild or step-grandchild of a current member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary and be in at least his/her second year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university.

The applicant must submit a resume of not more than 500 words nor less than 200 words about himself/herself. It should include past accomplishments, career and educational goals, and objectives for the future.

Three (3) letters of recommendation (excluding family members) must be signed and dated by writers

Authorized copy of his/her most current transcript with accumulative grade average and an explanation of the grading system must be received in a sealed envelope

Spokeo Connections Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: July 1, 2015

Write the best essay and you could win $1,000 towards college!

Eligibility:

Applicant must be either a recently graduated high school senior who will enroll as a freshman at a four
year or two year college or university in the Fall of 2015 OR a student currently enrolled on a full-time
basis at an accredited four-year or two-year college or university.

Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States

Essay must be no fewer than 1,000 words and no greater than 1,600 words

Select A Topic

Connections -
Technology plays a large part in keeping us connected to our friendships and family. What tool or social networking has done the most to keep you in touch? How do you see this evolving in the future?

Data -
Open/Big data is used to improve communities and experiences. How would you use big data to improve life on campus? What data sets would you select and what problems or issues would you want to resolve?

Social -
We at Spokeo encourage creativity. Select a cause or product (e.g. UNICEF, Dr.Pepper, Spokeo or a film) and tell us how you would uniquely integrate social media to reach the broadest audience possible.

The origin of the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Educational Foundation can be traced back to one of the original objectives contained in the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Charter which is to “Provide and promote recognition and remembrance of those Aviation Ordnancemen who have sacrificed their lives for their country, by supporting the memorial scholarship fund established by the National Association.”

The scholarship has continued to grow both in value and number or recipients each year. During the Association’s National convention in 2005, the general membership voted to establish the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Educational Foundation. The Foundation is a separate entity from the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen and is charged with the administration of the CDR Robert L. Crow Memorial Scholarship Fund.

ELIGIBILITY:

REGULAR MEMBER or ASSOCIATE MEMBER, in good standing, of the ASSOCIATION of AVIATION ORDNANCEMEN.

Dependents or immediate family (brother/sister/grandchildren) of a REGULAR MEMBER or ASSOCIATE MEMBER, in good standing, of the ASSOCIATION of
AVIATION ORDNANCEMEN.

Dependents of a deceased Aviation Ordnancemen of the U. S. Navy or Marine Corps. DD Form-214 or appropriate supporting documentation, that the deceased was an Aviation Ordnancemen, is required.

Freedom from Religion Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: July 15, 2015

The nonprofit Freedom From Religion Foundation works to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism, and to promote the constitutional principle of separation between church and state. The Foundation is the nation's largest association of freethinkers (atheists, agnostics and skeptics) with over 18,000 members.

FFRF William J. Schulz High School Essay Contest - For College-Bound High School Seniors

Choose from one of two essay topics:

Young, bold and nonbelieving: Challenges of being a nonbeliever of color - Write from personal perspective about experiences or challenges you face, as a nonbeliever in a religious family or community, and minority within the freethought community. Are there obstacles discouraging diversity within the movement? What do you think could be done to make freethought and nonbelief more attractive to America's nonwhite communities? Include at least one paragraph about why you are a nonbeliever.

Why I'm Good Without God: Challenges of being a young nonbeliever - Write from personal perspective about your experiences or challenges in the face of persistent stereotypes that atheists and other nonbelievers are not moral. Explain how you're "good without God," why religion is not necessary for morality and may even be counterproductive. What can you or others do to counter negative stereotypes about nonbelievers? Include at least one paragraph about why you are a nonbeliever.

Eligibility: North American high school senior who graduates in spring 2015, going to college in fall 2015.

Scholarships range from $200 - $3000.

Deadline: June 1, 2015

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FFRF Michael Hakeem Memorial College Essay Contest - For College Students Under Age 25

Essay Topic: Proud to be an atheist: Challenging stigmas against nonbelievers
- Atheists are one of the most despised minorities, yet statistically are among the most moral segments in the U.S. population. Write a persuasive essay about why nonbelievers should be respected, not stigmatized. Include personal perspective or experiences with religious family, schoolmates or community. Provide supporting arguments (e.g., recent studies, philosophical or historic perspectives) about how freethinkers contribute to society despite widespread vilification. Include at least one paragraph about why you are a nonbeliever.

Eligibility: Currently-enrolled college student through age 24, currently attending a North American college or university at least through spring or summer 2015.

Scholarships range from $200 - $3000.

Deadline: June 15, 2015

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FFRF Brian Bolton Graduate/Older Student Essay Contest for Grad Students and Undergrad Students Age 25 to 30

Essay Topic: Religion and violence: What is to blame for religious terrorism?
- Write a persuasive analysis dissecting the common claim that religion cannot be held responsible for violence in its name. For example, President Obama has said of the Islamic State: "They are not religious leaders, they are terrorists. No religion is responsible for terrorism. People are responsible for violence and terrorism." He also said "no god condones the killing of innocents." Analyze the claim that it's only a handful of extremists who are "perverting" religion who are to blame for the violence, and not religion itself. Provide supporting arguments to back up your position (religious pronouncements such as biblical or Koranic verses, historic or contemporary violence, underlying factors, etc.). Are there solutions to religious terrorism?

Eligibility: Currently enrolled graduate student up to age 30, or undergrads ages 25-30, attending a North American college or university, including but not limited to someone graduating or earning a degree in spring or summer 2015.

Vegetarian Resource Group Video Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: July 15, 2015

Create and submit a video relating what you want to tell others about vegetarianism and/or veganism.

Some possible topics: food, nutrition, your feelings about veganism and/or vegetarianism, water usage and vegetarianism, vegetarianism and animal rights, or other vegetarian topics which appeal to you. Humor and feelings are appreciated. All videos should be positive, not be critical of anyone, and not include any footage of animal cruelty. You may submit a video you have already made.

Aspects of judging include accuracy and judges wanting to share the video with others.

Movers Corp - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: July 15, 2015

Share your moving stories for a chance to win $500 scholarship from Movers Corp! Whether you had a smooth, difficult or even funny moving experience, we’d like to hear it from you and award for it! People move all the time and for many reasons, and students are no exception. Everyone has a story and different experience. The main purpose of this scholarship is to help other students to avoid obstacles when relocating to a new residence.

The winners will be selected based on overall writing ability and the evaluation of tip/advice for students that are planning to move. The minimum requirement is that your story should include at minimum 500 words but not more than 800 words.
Here is what we’d like you to cover in your story:

Why did you move?

Where did you move from?

Where did you move to?

How did you move (hired a moving company, moved yourself, rented a moving truck and etc.)?

How was your experience?

What did you learn from your move?

What will you do differently next time you move?

What is your best tip/advice for students that are planning to move?

Eligibility

Scholarship is available to all high school, college and university students.

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.

Applicant may not be an associate (employee) of Movers Corp.

Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5.

Military academies are ineligible.

Applicant must be enrolled in a program that is two years in length or longer.

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college/university in the United States.

Starfleet Scholarship Program - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: July 15, 2015

All STARFLEET members who have been in STARFLEET for at least one year total
prior to the application deadline are eligible to apply for one of five (5) scholarships to help you continue
or begin your studies at community colleges, four-year colleges, most technical schools, junior colleges,
universities, graduate schools, or any other accredited institution/organization that offers a certificate/
certified program.

All scholarships will be announced at or by the date of STARFLEET's International Conference ("IC"). In 2015, IC is August 21-23, in Niagara Falls, New York.

This is for all those studying acting, dance, music, writing, literature, or for skills and training
relating to the media, graphic artists, filmmaking, etc.

The contents of your COMPLETE application packet should include:

The STARFLEET Scholarship Application Form filled out in its entirety.

A two-page personal essay addressing the following items in detail: (1) Why are you applying for this
scholarship? (2) What STARFLEET activities are you involved in? and (3) In what other
extracurricular activities do you participate? (academic, athletic, interscholastic, non STARFLEET
interests, career-related, volunteer opportunities, etc...)

A brief employment history, if any.

Three (3) letters of recommendation with signatures from the persons making the recommendation.
These can come from teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, academic advisers,
professors, employers, community, other volunteer leaders, or STARFLEET leaders (i.e., your
CO, section chief, RC, EC member, or other ranking member of the organization). NOTE: You
must have one letter of recommendation from a member of STARFLEET in good standing that has
achieved the rank of Captain or above.

Bay Harbor Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: July 21, 2015

The Bay Harbor Foundation pursues its mission of improving the quality of life experience in Northern Lower Michigan and meeting the immediate needs of our community through our scholarship program, which was established in 2008 to provide assistance to those who are active in the Bay Harbor community.

Eligibility Criteria:

Each recipient shall be a person who is employed by a Bay Harbor entity within the Bay Harbor Community or shall be the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a person who is so employed as stated in the Program Goals.

The applicant must be 17 years old or older.

The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

The applicant must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, including community and junior colleges, located within the United States.

The applicant must be a “Full Time Student” carrying at least 12 credit hours per semester, or equivalent in quarter hours, and in good standing.

The applicant must be a person who has demonstrated good moral character and who has not been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude.

The applicant must demonstrate a need for assistance in paying tuition of the college or university he or she is attending after taking into account the other financial assistance available to such person.

The applicant must demonstrate commitment to the community in a written essay.

Two letters of recommendation are suggested, but not required, to accompany the application, for example one from a resident and one from the applicant’s employer, supporting the nomination of the applicant for a scholar award.

American Association of State Troopers Scholarship Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: July 31, 2015

The American Association of State Troopers Foundation, Inc. accepts scholarship applications from the dependents of trooper members. Dependents are defined as: child by natural birth, child legally adopted, or child raised as a member's own child for a minimum of five (5) consecutive years immediately preceding submission of a scholarship application.

For a student to be eligible, their AAST member parent must have been a member in good standing for two years prior to the July 31 application deadline for the year the student is applying. Students can be eligible to apply each year for a total of three scholarships.

Applicant Criteria Requirements:

An original, official transcript indicating a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) at an accredited school.

High school students must submit a final four-year high school transcript. If your transcript does not indicate your grades for all four years of high school, it will not be considered.

College students must submit a current official college transcript indicating all grades earned through the current year which you are applying.

A letter of acceptance from an accredited college, state university or community college for the upcoming academic year.

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: July 31, 2015

For many students the biggest obstacle to a higher education is money. The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program aims to help remove this obstacle by providing deserving students of all ages with scholarships that can be used to pay for college or graduate school. The first scholarship was awarded in 2001 and since then the scholarship program has been awarding money to help students pay for school.

The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program which means financial need is not considered. The selection of the winner is made by an independent panel of judges and is based primarily on the quality of the submitted personal statement. Past academic performance (e.g. grades and standardized test scores) are not considered. The goal is to create a level field where students have complete control over their applications and are not given an advantage or disadvantage based on financial or academic circumstances.

The American Institute of Polish Culture - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: July 31, 2015

The Harriet Irsay Scholarship Fund awards grants to American students, preferably of Polish heritage, who wish to continue their education after high school. With an eye toward the future and the distribution of information regarding Polish culture, history and people, the grants are given to students from a variety of majors and academic disciplines.

Required materials:

Completed application;

Original school transcripts, sent directly from the school;

Detailed resume or CV;

An essay “Why should I receive the scholarship”
(200-400 words);

An original article written by the applicant (up to 700 words) on any subject about Poland;

Three original recommendation letters from teachers or others who are familiar with the academic background and the applicant’s plans for the future. These letters must be originals on letterhead stationery, signed and mailed by faculty directly to the Institute. No copies, faxes or unsigned letters will be accepted.

Slovene National Benefit Society - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: August 1, 2015

Since the SNPJ Scholarship Program began in 1960, SNPJ has awarded over $1.8 million in scholarship funds to more than 5,000 members. Qualified Slovene National Benefit Society members are eligible for tuition assistance for their educational goals, provided they are enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited college, university or trade school.

To be eligible for an SNPJ Scholarship, the student must meet the following requirements:

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Be an SNPF member for at least 2 years

Have a $5000 minimum permanent life insurance policy in place ($2000 if purchased prior to Jan 1996)

Enroll at least part time at an accredited college, university, or trade school

A Better Chicago - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: August 1, 2015

As Chicago’s premier architectural, historical and charter cruise company, it’s safe to say we know what makes Chicago so special. From the famed architecture to the world-renowned museums, the jaw-dropping skyline and lake views to the awe-inspiring works of public art, Chicago is “Second City” to none- at least in our hearts.

But what would make our beloved Windy City even better? That’s where you come in. Chicago Line Cruises is proud to announce that we’re offering a $2,000 scholarship to one U.S. college student.

Keeping in mind Chicago’s rich architecture, history, and public art works, we want you to answer the question “In an ideal world, what new creation would you contribute to Chicago’s physical and/or cultural landscape?”

We want you to be creative with your answers, so we’re accepting a wide variety of formats for your submission. A written essay, a podcast, an animated video, or even a hand drawing - anything goes! Submissions will be judged on:

Creativity of concept/originality of idea

Execution/attention to detail

Thoroughness

Demonstration of your appreciation of Chicago

Eligibility:

Must be a current college student enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate program

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes - Outside Scholarship

Whether you're planning for college or already there, sign up for the CollegeSTEPS Program today and get tools, tips, and a chance to win $1,000.

Eligibility:

Sweepstakes is open to full or part-time students who are in an accredited secondary or post-secondary educational institution or program and are legal residents of the US, born before 12/31/2000.

Wells Fargo offers two educational resource programs - one for high school students called “CollegeSTEPS” and one for college students called “Student Education Resources" (collectively referred to as “Resources”). There is one enrollment form for both Resources. You will
be automatically assigned to the appropriate Resource based on the information you provide on the enrollment form. Upon completing and submitting the enrollment form during the Promotion Period, you will be automatically entered in the Sweepstakes.

A. E. Robert Friedman PDCA Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: August 19, 2015

For 30 years the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America have been able to award scholarships to deserving students because of the A. E. Robert Friedman-PDCA Scholarship Fund. The A.E. Robert Friedman-PDCA Scholarship Fund was formed in 1978 to honor Bob Friedman on the occasion of his fortieth anniversary as legal counsel for the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. He served in that capacity until 1981.

To be eligible for a scholarship award, candidates:

Must be nominated by an active PDCA member in good standing.

Must at a high school senior or college age student.

Must be no more than 26 years of age.

Must pledge to use any scholarship award granted toward vocational, college or post-college studies.

Are not required to be a member of the PDCA, related to a PDCA member or an employee of a PDCA member, or to have any other connection with the PDCA.

The nomination must set forth the name, address, age and telephone number of the candidate, the level of schooling to which the award will be applied (i.e., college, graduate school), and the name of the school or institution, if known, where he or she has been accepted or enrolled. The communication must also contain a statement of the general qualifications of the applicant. The nominating party should emphasize any facts that he or she feels might enlighten and inform the Trustees relative to the individual nominated.

The Trustees will make annual awards based upon character, financial need, and upon full or part-time attendance in an accredited junior college, college, university or post-graduate institution. The Trustees reserve the right to investigate and verify any information or data submitted by the candidate.

Sonoma County Satellite - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: August 31, 2015

A recurring biannual scholarship of five hundred ($500.00) will be given to financially assist two students each year with the cost of their education. The scholarship is based on the winner of a written essay. The entry is free.

Scholarship is available to all current and prospective students enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university with 9 units or more.

The scholarship prize will be in the form of a check made payable to the scholarship prize recipients college of attendance.

How to Apply

Write an essay between 300-500 words on one of the following three topics.

VFW Post 5855 Veteran’s Scholarship Fund - Outside Scholarship

VFW Post 5855 provides scholarships to veterans seeking to advance their education. These scholarships are unrestricted and may be used for any education expense.

Eligibility:

Applicant must be a combat veteran and have been awarded a campaign medal or expeditionary medal

Must be a current member of a veterans service organization (VSO)

Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. If no post-secondary GPA has been established then high school GPA will be used. Otherwise GPA will be from the post-secondary institution

Must be attending a university, college or trade school in the state of Michigan

Submit an essay of no more than 600 words outlining why you joined the military, how it affected your life, what you plan to do after graduation and how this scholarship will affect your ability to achieve those plans.

CoffeeForLess.com - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: September 30, 2015

CoffeeForLess.com is the subsidiary of Coffee Serv Inc., founded by Jack and Lynn Kirshner. CoffeeForLess.com is an online coffee retailer that carries a wide variety of coffee products and Keurig K-cups. With 25 years as a business leader in Philadelphia, we at CoffeeForLess.com know that tough times do not just hit the banks. They hit us all, but we must never lose sight of our biggest investment in the future: the next generation of scholars and entrepreneurs. We at CoffeeForLess.com are introducing the semi-annual “Hit The Books Scholarship” as our way of helping the future leaders of the business world meet their educational goals.

Eligible students will be aged 18-25 and enrolled in an accredited college or university.* Candidates will have the opportunity to compete once in January and again in September for the scholarship, but will only be eligible to win the scholarship once. The “Hit The Books Scholarship” will award one student up to $500 dollars to be used for educational books and materials.

In order to be considered for the scholarship, candidates should submit an essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of the importance of education in their lives and how the scholarship money will assist the students’ goals. Bonus points will be awarded to those students who find a creative way to include their passion for coffee within their essay without losing sight of the primary topic.

JW Surety Bonds Scholarship Giveaway - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: September 30, 2015

The JW Surety Bonds Scholarship Giveaway gives both undergrad and graduate students a chance to win $1,000. Create content for our corporate blog for a chance to win $1,000 toward your college tuition! Put your skills to the test and get some professional experience under your belt.

If your content is accepted and posted on our blog, you are entered into the contest! The most informative and engaging post of the year will be awarded the scholarship, so it is important that your content is creative, professional and interesting.

Applicants choose from a list of industries that the company serves, and develop an informative and creative blog post, slideshow, video or infographic focusing on that topic. Selected entries will be posted on the company’s blog (a great addition to your professional resume!), and you'll be entered for a chance to win.

Shout It Out Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: September 30, 2015

Have something on your mind? Let it out, or better yet SHOUT it out. Give your thoughts a voice and earn free college money at the same time.

Our Shout It Out Scholarship committee wants to know what you have to say. Whether it’s a message for the world or just a quick “hi mom,” this is your opportunity to speak up and win money for college. We’re listening!

Let your keyboard be your megaphone, and shout out your message. This unique scholarship gives you the platform to speak up – and cash in. The “loudest” applicant will receive the $1,500 Shout It Out Scholarship reward.

Must be a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.

Must be 13 years of age or older at time of application.

Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education

Charles Shafae’ Scholarship Fund - Outside Scholarship

The Charles Shafae' Scholarship Fund awards a $1000 scholarship each year to the winner of the Papercheck Essay Contest. The Papercheck Essay Contest is open to students of all majors.

To qualify for entry, participants must meet the following criteria:

be enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.

be enrolled at the undergraduate level (have taken or are taking an undergraduate course) taking at least 12 credits per semester

be a legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa

carry a status of “Good Standing”

maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.2

Scholarship Question:

Increasing numbers of colleges and universities are offering not only individual courses but also entire degree programs online. Many educators, however, are concerned that online programs do not provide the same quality of education as an on-campus education provided in a classroom setting. They state that online classes deprive students of the invaluable experience of collaborating and working with other students. Academic honesty is also an issue in evaluating online courses and coursework. Proponents argue that an online education offers convenience and flexibility, enabling access to students who might not otherwise be able to earn a degree and complete their education. In your opinion, should colleges and universities offer degrees entirely online? Why or why not? Please discuss the issues around the question and the pros and cons.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Outside Scholarships

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund's (HSF) mission is to strengthen America by advancing the college education of Hispanic Americans. We deliver a range of programs to Hispanic families and students through community outreach and education, affordability via scholarships, college retention and career opportunities. HSF supports a successful path for Latinos to attain a college degree - creating an increasingly valuable asset for a stronger, more competitive America in the 21st century. Celebrating its 35th year, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has awarded over $300M, resulting in close to 100,000 scholarships to students in need.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.

Must be employed part-time or full-time with any division of Walmart for at least six consecutive months prior to the appropriate application due date.

Must have graduated high school/home school or obtained a GED before applying or be a graduating high school senior who intends to enroll in a college or university upon graduation.

If applying as a graduating high school senior, must wait to apply until you are within 6 months of starting your college courses.

Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. (Note: Students with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room and board are ineligible.)

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad. Such international exchange is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.

Open to all U.S. citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing.

The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of his/her study abroad program or internship.

The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program or internship eligible for credit by the student's accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.

The applicant is studying or interning abroad for at least four weeks (28 days) in one country - or two weeks (14 days) for current community college students - and no more than one academic year. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be in one country for at least four consecutive weeks.

The applicant is studying or interning abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the U.S. Department of State's current Travel Warning list. Students applying to programs in Mexico may only apply for scholarships to support study in Mexican states where no advisory is in effect according to the U.S. Department of State Travel Warning list.

Segal AmericaCorps Education Award - Outside Award

AmeriCorps is an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. It’s a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community.

Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups. Whether your service makes a community safer, gives a child a second chance, or helps protect the environment, you’ll be getting things done through AmeriCorps!

Each AmeriCorps member who successfully completes a term of AmeriCorps service will receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award*. You can use your Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to pay educational expenses at qualified institutions of higher education, for educational training, or to repay qualified student loans. You have up to seven years after your term of service has ended to claim the award.

The amount of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is tied to the maximum amount of the U.S. Department of Education’s Pell Grant. Since the maximum amount of Pell grants can change from year to year, so can the dollar amounts of education awards. (For terms of service that were approved using 2012 funds, the amount of a full-time education award was $5,550; awards for part-time terms of service are pro-rated based on the amount of a full-time award.)

If you answered “yes” to these questions, you may be eligible for funding to help with your educational expenses!
The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) can pay for tuition, loans, rent, school supplies, computers, health care, and much more!

Eligible Amounts: Full Time students will be eligible for up to $2,000 per term and Part Time students will be eligible for up to $1,000 a term (while funding is available).

DoSomething.org - Outside Scholarships

We love teens. They are creative, active, wired…and frustrated that our world is so messed up. DoSomething.org harnesses that awesome energy and unleashes it on causes teens care about. Almost every week, we launch a new national campaign. The call to action is always something that has a real impact and doesn’t require money, an adult, or a car. With a goal of 5 million active members by 2015, DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US for teens and social change.

Many different scholarships are offered to students 25 years old and under with different deadline dates.

HotelsCheap.com - Outside Scholarship

In addition to being a Cheap Lodging provider, HotelsCheap is offering college scholarships for students aspiring to achieve a college education. Having attended college ourselves, we appreciate the difficulty students face in financing their education, and we recognize the benefits a college degree can provide. That’s why our need-based scholarship rewards students who are looking to better themselves, who have goals and dreams, and who are committed to achieving a college degree. US students who are 16 years of age or older are encouraged to apply for our scholarships. High school students, undergraduate students, master degree students, and adult learners are all encouraged to apply.

HotelsCheap.org is awarding a need-based scholarship of $1,500 to college students. We at Hotelscheap understand that financing your education can be difficult; as a result we would like to lend a hand.

To apply for the scholarship, he or she must answer four personal, open-ended, and thought-provoking questions. The students whose responses are the most persuasive, compelling, and well-written, as judged by our Headquarters management team will be considered finalists.

Question 1

What extra-curricular activities are you involved in? Describe how these activities contribute to your college education and how they make you a better person. (Response should be 300–500 words long.)

Question 2

What are your goals in life? Describe steps you will take to achieve your goals and ambitions. (Response should be 300–500 words long.)

Question 3

As an online travel company who specializes in selling discount hotels, we appreciate well written articles about travel and tourism. Write a 700 word travel-guide style article listing the Top 5 Things To Do in your favorite vacation destination.

Question 4

Do you have a special family circumstance affecting your need for financial assistance?

Zinch.com - Outside Scholarships

What is Zinch? That is the question.

We hook students up with scholarships. Based on our comprehensive student profile, we can match students to any scholarship out there. Students tell us who they are...and we hook them up with scholarships that matter. Get personalized matches to over
$1.9 billion in scholarships.

Fastweb.com - Outside Scholarships

Fastweb is the premier online resource when it comes to paying for and preparing for school. We have scholarships for every type of student from the high school freshmen to the returning adult.

We've been around for over 15 years and have earned a reputation as a leading scholarship search provider. We not only find scholarships but offer our members information on financial aid, jobs and internships, student life and more.

Minted Design - Outside Scholarship

Minted is a design community founded on meritocratic principles. We believe that artists should have opportunity based on the quality of their work, not who they know, where they live, or what hours of the day they like to work.

At Minted, all that matters is good design. Our professional design challenges rely on the wisdom of the crowd - designers, customers, the Minted team, and fans - to vote for their favorite designs. In addition to cash prizes and a 6% commission on sales of their designs on Minted.com, our winners are promoted on blogs, in our ads, and in national magazines. They hold contests/challenges throughout the year.

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation - Outside Scholarships

The first Common Knowledge Scholarship was created in January 2000 for high school students in Norway, Michigan. Unlike traditional scholarship programs, the competition was designed to reward students who had well-rounded, practical knowledge, not just the strongest academic performers. The success of this first competition led to the creation of the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) in 2001.

Administered at the Fischler School of Education and Human Services at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, CKSF has since developed a wide variety of scholarships in which high school, college, graduate students, and even parents can participate. The National Nursing Scholarship, the Bible Scholarship, and the CKSF Movie Scholarship are just a few of the scholarships that helped fuel CKSF's growth. With new, exciting scholarship quizzes being announced each month, more and more students, parents, and scholarship coordinators began to recognize CKSF as a unique, fun, and legitimate scholarship provider.

CKSF scholarship competitions consist of one or more quizzes with topics ranging from general "common knowledge" to specific academic subjects, books, websites, and even movies. Scores are based on a combination of time and accuracy. Students with the highest scores at the end of the competition win. There are no essays or long applications to complete and a single CKSF registration is good from high school all the way through college and graduate school.

All U.S. high school, college, and graduate students are eligible (parents can compete, too)

Scholarship competitions consist of one or more quizzes with topics ranging from general "common knowledge" to specific academic subjects, books, websites, and even movies

Current and upcoming scholarship quizzes will appear in your account once you register

Scores are based on a combination of time and accuracy

Results are always accessible from our homepage

Students with the highest scores at the end of each competition win

Award amounts range from $250 to $2,500

CKSF scholarship awards may be used at any post-secondary school in the U.S.

Varsity Tutors - Outside Scholarship Competition

Varsity Tutors offers a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest to high school students who write the best essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage will be able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes will be reviewed by Varsity Tutors and one winner will be chosen who will receive a $1,000 college scholarship.

Geneseo Migrant Center - Outside Scholarships

The Geneseo Migrant Center provides a variety of services and opportunities for migrant farmworkers and their families on a regional, statewide, and national basis to encourage and assist them in achieving their full potential.

There are multiple scholarships available. One of them is an art related scholarship.

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Workers

Funded by a bequest from Berrien Fragos Thorn, creative arts scholarships have been initiated in order to foster and encourage the creative talents of individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines:

Visual-painting, sculpture, photography, etc.

Performing-dance, theatre, music, etc.

Media-film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.

Literary-poetry, short stories, etc.

Crafts-traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, pottery, etc.

Application Criteria:

Minimum 16 years of age

Applicant need not be enrolled in school

Because there is no essay required, the Letter of Recommendation is very important and should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project.

A portfolio or samples of work are required, i.e. photos, tapes, video, etc.

ScholarshipPoints.com - Outside Scholarships

ScholarshipPoints is a point based reward program for students (we call them scholarship points) that awards over $100,000 in scholarships to high school and college students each year. It’s free, it’s fun and can help you pay tuition, what more do you need to know?

Your earned scholarship points are chances to win. Each point you earn equals one entry into a monthly $1,000 or quarterly $10,000 scholarship drawing. The more points you earn, the more chances to win!

3. Win Scholarships

All winners are randomly selected from the total points entered and announced on ScholarshipPoints.com a couple times each month. Your chances of winning increase with each activity you complete. The more activities you do, the more points you earn, and the more chances you will have to win a scholarship!

1st Marine Divison Association - Outside Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: To assist dependents of deceased or 100% permanently disabled veterans of service with the 1st Marine Division in furthering their education towards a bachelor's degree.

POLICY: Grants of up to $1,750 per academic year are awarded to full time, undergraduate students who are attending an accredited college, university, or higher technical trade school, up to a maximum of four years. Neither graduate study requests nor applications at the high school or prep school level are accepted. Payments are made directly to the educational institution.

ELIGIBILITY: Limited to dependents of honorably discharged veterans, now deceased from any cause or totally and permanently disabled, who served in a unit that was part of, attached to, or operating in support of, the 1st Marine Division. Beneficiaries who marry before completion of the course, or who fail to complete an academic year for reasons other than scholastic, must reapply before benefits may be resumed.

INSTRUCTIONS: In order to verify the 1st Marine Division related period of service of the deceased or 100% and permanently disabled veteran sponsor, please complete the Standard Form 180 (or get more info first) and mail directly to the National Personnel Records Center, GSA (Military Personnel Records), 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132. When a veteran sponsor's DD214 is locally available and indicates 1st Marine Division service, return a copy with this instruction sheet. That will expedite processing of this application.

In addition, the following information must be provided:

An official copy of the death certificate of the applicant's sponsor under the seal of an Office of Vital Statistics or:

An Affidavit from the Veteran's Administration attesting to the 100% and permanent disability of the applicant's sponsor. Failure to state both 100% and permanent will result on rejection of the application.

A official copy of the applicant's birth certificate under the seal of an Office of Vital Statistics.

The name, address and telephone number of the applicant's parent, guardian, or whoever stands in loco parentis.

The name of the college, university or higher technical trade school which the applicant attends or plans to attend and the anticipated graduation date.

The name of the high school in which the applicant is currently enrolled.

A statement indicating that the applicant will either live on campus or daily commute to school from a specified home address.

Recent photograph of the applicant.

The applicant's Social Security Number and telephone number.

A letter from the prospective scholar describing goals and aspirations.

Upon receipt of the foregoing by this office, the applicant will be further advised.

Children of Veterans Tuition Grant - Outside Award

The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant (CVTG) is designed to provide undergraduate tuition assistance to certain children of veterans. Students may receive scholarship assistance for up to four academic years for a total of up to $11,200. Awards are for an academic year with the amount determined by the student’s enrollment status. Full-time students can receive up to a maximum of $2,800 per academic year.

Eligibility:

Must be older than 16 and less than 26 years of age.

Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee.

Must have been Michigan residents for the 12 months prior to application.

Must be the natural or adopted child of a Michigan veteran. Stepchildren of the veteran are not eligible.

The veteran must have been a legal resident of Michigan immediately before entering military service and must not have later resided outside of Michigan for more than two years; or the veteran must have established legal residency in Michigan after entering military service.

Must enroll at least half time at an approved Michigan community college, public university or
independent, degree-granting college or university.

Not have been convicted of a felony involving an assault, physical injury or death.

For renewal, maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.25.

Must not be in default on Federal/State student loan.

The Veteran must:

Have been killed in action or died from another cause while serving in a war or war condition in
which the United States of America was or is participating; or,

Have died or become totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or
injury as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; or,

Have been totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or injury prior
to death and has now died; or,

Be listed as MIA (missing in action) in a foreign country as determined by the U.S. government.

The Brunswick Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Established in 1957, the Brunswick Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that enhances the interests of our employees and the communities in which they live and work, as well as supports causes and/or projects that complement the business interests of Brunswick Corporation.

The Sons & Daughters Scholarship Program awards single-year college scholarships to the children of Brunswick employees.

The Dealer Sons & Daughters Scholarship Program awards single-year college scholarships to children of Brunswick Dealers who have achieved "Gold" or "Platinum" level status.

12 Keys Academic Essay Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

At 12 Keys, we help our clients every day recover from the grips of addiction, but we also strive to educate the community on the dangers and risks of drugs and alcohol. We would like to reward students with a scholarship who share this value and refrain from the use of alcohol and drugs. We also value continued education and want to make sure students can afford to go to the college or university of their choice. We believe that YOU are the future and can do great things, so we would love to help you along the way.

This scholarship will be available to any U.S. resident who will be enrolling in college courses in their next semester. This is open to all majors of study.

Write an essay with 500 words or less on one of the following subjects:

How staying away from alcohol and drugs has had a positive effect on your life

How to avoid peer pressure to drink/use drugs

Your personal story of resilience and recovery from a drug or alcohol problem

Why living a sober life is important to you

Creative alternatives to having alcohol/drugs at parties

How abstaining from alcohol/drugs relates to your field of study (get creative!)

You can be informative, inspirational, educational, humorous, or use whatever tone you'd like. We will choose winners biased off of creativity and content. You must use correct punctuation and grammar. The article you submit must be your own work. You can cite sources, but please no long quotes over two sentences. We want to hear your own thoughts, experiences, and ideas!